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Opal and Tsavorite Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
hot salt water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
3.6
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
None
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O
Ca3Al2Si3O12

Opal and Tsavorite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal 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 Opal and Tsavorite Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O
  • Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12

Opal and Tsavorite Garnet Specific Gravity

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