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Weloganite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Weloganite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.22   
3.35   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on pseudo {0001}   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
3   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Weloganite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite 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 Weloganite and Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Weloganite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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

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