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Garnet and Tsavorite Garnet Physical Properties


Tsavorite Garnet and Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33  
3.6  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.  
Ca3Al2Si3O12  

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Garnet and Tsavorite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Tsavorite Garnet chemical formula.

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Garnet and Tsavorite Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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