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Zircon and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Zircon Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73   
3.35   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{110} and {111}   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Zircon and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon 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 Zircon and Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Zircon and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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

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