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Chlorapatite 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
3.17-3.18
3.6
1.5 Fracture
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1.6 Cleavage
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None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca3Al2Si3O12

Chlorapatite and Tsavorite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite 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 Chlorapatite and Tsavorite Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12

Chlorapatite and Tsavorite Garnet Specific Gravity

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