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Vlasovite and Tanzanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.97
3.35
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {010}
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Vlasovite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Tanzanite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Vlasovite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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