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Thulite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Thulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
3.1   
3.35   

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

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Thulite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Thulite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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

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