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Violane 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
3.22-3.40
3.35
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Violane and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Violane 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 Violane and Tanzanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Violane- (Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Violane and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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

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