Anatase and Tsavorite Garnet Physical Properties

Anatase

Tsavorite Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.82-3.973.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] and [011]

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-67-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Anatase and Tsavorite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase 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 Anatase and Tsavorite Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Anatase and Tsavorite Garnet Specific Gravity

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