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Thomsonite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Thomsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
2.25-2.40   
3.35   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
perfect on {010}; good on {100}   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Thomsonite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite and Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Thomsonite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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

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