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Tinzenite
Tinzenite

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Tinzenite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.355-3.4333.69-3.81
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

{???} Good, {???} Good
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

Mohs Hardness

-99998.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
BeAl 2 O 4

Tinzenite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinzenite and Chrysoberyl 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 Tinzenite and Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Tinzenite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tinzenite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tinzenite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tinzenite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.