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Villiaumite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Villiaumite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
2.79   
3.35   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
2   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Villiaumite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite and Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Villiaumite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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

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