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Narsarsukite and Tsavorite Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72-2.83
3.6
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {100} and {110}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca3Al2Si3O12

Narsarsukite and Tsavorite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite and Tsavorite Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12

Narsarsukite and Tsavorite Garnet Specific Gravity

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