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Boracite and Tsavorite Garnet Physical Properties


Tsavorite Garnet and Boracite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96  
3.6  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca3Al2Si3O12  

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Boracite and Tsavorite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite 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 Boracite and Tsavorite Garnet chemical formula.

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Boracite and Tsavorite Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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