Tinzenite

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 6.5
Specific Gravity 3.355 – 3.433
Refractive Index 1.69 – 1.705
Crystal System Triclinic
Cleavage Good,Poor
Fracture Uneven,Conchoidal
Color various
Pleochroism In thick sections, weak: light brown - violet - light yellow or colorless

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Tinzenite
Mohs hardness of Tinzenite shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Tinzenite
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

a b c Triclinic a ≠ b ≠ c, α ≠ β ≠ γ ≠ 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Moderate ($50-500/ct)

About Tinzenite

廷岑石是一种罕见的钙锰铝硼酸盐矿物,呈黄色至橙色,以其稀有性和鲜艳的色彩备受矿物收藏家青睐,宝石级刻面标本极为罕见。主要产自瑞士格劳宾登州廷岑(以其命名)和意大利的矿脉中,是罕见硼酸盐宝石中颇具代表性的品种。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tinzenite?
廷岑石是一种罕见的钙锰铝硼酸盐矿物,呈黄色至橙色,以其稀有性和鲜艳的色彩备受矿物收藏家青睐,宝石级刻面标本极为罕见。主要产自瑞士格劳宾登州廷岑(以其命名)和意大利的矿脉中,是罕见硼酸盐宝石中颇具代表性的品种。
What is the hardness of Tinzenite?
Tinzenite has a Mohs hardness of 6.5, making it moderate for use in jewelry.
What color is Tinzenite?
Tinzenite is primarily Various.
How much does Tinzenite cost?
Tinzenite falls into the Moderate ($50-500/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Tinzenite?
Tinzenite belongs to the Triclinic crystal system.

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