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Gahnite 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
4.00-4.62
3.6
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca3Al2Si3O12

Gahnite and Tsavorite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite 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 Gahnite and Tsavorite Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12

Gahnite and Tsavorite Garnet Specific Gravity

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