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Tektite and Tanzanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.34-2.51
3.35
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Tektite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tektite and Tanzanite 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 Tektite and Tanzanite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Tektite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tektite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tektite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tektite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.

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