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Gedrite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Tsavorite and Gedrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.259  
3.55-3.73  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Gedrite   Magnesiogedrite , Comments: Dark gray cleavage fragment of magnesiogedrite (gedrite). , Location: Bamble, Telemark, Norway. , Scale: See Image.  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  

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Gedrite and Tsavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gedrite and Tsavorite 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 Gedrite and Tsavorite chemical formula.

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Gedrite and Tsavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gedrite and Tsavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gedrite and Tsavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gedrite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Tsavorite is 3.55-3.73.

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