Antigorite and Tsavorite Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80
  
3.6
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
{001} Good
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Ca3Al2Si3O12
  
Antigorite and Tsavorite Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Antigorite 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 Antigorite and Tsavorite Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
Antigorite and Tsavorite Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Antigorite and Tsavorite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Antigorite and Tsavorite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Antigorite is 3.6 whereas that of Tsavorite Garnet is 3.6.