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Verdite 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
2.80-3.0
3.35
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Verdite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Tanzanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Verdite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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

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