Scorzalite and Tsavorite Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.31
  
3.6
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
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Cleavage
{110} Good
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Ca3Al2Si3O12
  
Scorzalite and Tsavorite Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Tsavorite Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
Scorzalite and Tsavorite Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scorzalite and Tsavorite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scorzalite and Tsavorite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scorzalite is 3.6 whereas that of Tsavorite Garnet is 3.6.