Kunzite and Tsavorite Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
  
3.6
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
7-7.5
  
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
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.