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Zinnwaldite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1   
3.35   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0   
6.5-7   

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

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Zinnwaldite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Zinnwaldite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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

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