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Creedite and Tsavorite Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.70
3.6
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca3Al2Si3O12

Creedite and Tsavorite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Creedite 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 Creedite and Tsavorite Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12

Creedite and Tsavorite Garnet Specific Gravity

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