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Phosphophyllite and Tsavorite Garnet Physical Properties


Tsavorite Garnet and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13  
3.6  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca3Al2Si3O12  

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Phosphophyllite and Tsavorite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite 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 Phosphophyllite and Tsavorite Garnet chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Tsavorite Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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