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Tanzanite and Vlasovite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
1.3 Durability
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.35
2.97
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
Distinct on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
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Tanzanite and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Vlasovite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Tanzanite and Vlasovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
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Tanzanite and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.