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Amazonite and Tsavorite Garnet Physical Properties


Tsavorite Garnet and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
3.6  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
Ca3Al2Si3O12  

Optical Properties >>
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Amazonite and Tsavorite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Tsavorite Garnet 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 Amazonite and Tsavorite Garnet chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Tsavorite Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Tsavorite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Tsavorite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.6 whereas that of Tsavorite Garnet is 3.6.

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