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Chiastolite and Tsavorite Garnet Physical Properties


Tsavorite Garnet and Chiastolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.00-3.15   
3.6   

Fracture
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Cleavage
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None   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)   
Ca3Al2Si3O12   

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Chiastolite and Tsavorite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Tsavorite Garnet chemical formula.

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Chiastolite and Tsavorite Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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