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Catapleiite and Tsavorite Garnet Physical Properties

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
2.72
3.6
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
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1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca3Al2Si3O12

Catapleiite and Tsavorite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite and Tsavorite Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12

Catapleiite and Tsavorite Garnet Specific Gravity

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