Kunzite and Tsavorite Garnet Physical Properties

Kunzite

Tsavorite Garnet

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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

3.15-3.213.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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1.6 Cleavage

1,2 prismatic

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-77-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiAlSi₂O₆

Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Kunzite and Tsavorite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Tsavorite Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Kunzite and Tsavorite Garnet Specific Gravity

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