Chalcedony and Tsavorite Garnet Physical Properties

Chalcedony

Tsavorite Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.703.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Chalcedony and Tsavorite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Tsavorite Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Chalcedony and Tsavorite Garnet Specific Gravity

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