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Quartz and Tsavorite Garnet Physical Properties


Tsavorite Garnet and Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.6   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Ca3Al2Si3O12   

Optical Properties >>
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Quartz and Tsavorite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Tsavorite Garnet chemical formula.

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Quartz and Tsavorite Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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