Sard and Tsavorite Garnet Physical Properties

Sard

Tsavorite Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.633.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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1.6 Cleavage

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None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Sard and Tsavorite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Tsavorite Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Sard and Tsavorite Garnet Specific Gravity

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