Lizardite and Tsavorite Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55
  
3.6
  
Fracture
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Cleavage
{001} Perfect
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
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7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Ca3Al2Si3O12
  
Lizardite and Tsavorite Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Lizardite 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 Lizardite and Tsavorite Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
Lizardite and Tsavorite Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Tsavorite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Tsavorite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 3.6 whereas that of Tsavorite Garnet is 3.6.