Boleite and Tsavorite Garnet Physical Properties

Boleite

Tsavorite Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

5.053.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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1.6 Cleavage

[001] perfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Boleite and Tsavorite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite 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 Boleite and Tsavorite Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Boleite and Tsavorite Garnet Specific Gravity

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