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Spinel and Tsavorite Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
none
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
3.6
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
Ca3Al2Si3O12

Spinel and Tsavorite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Tsavorite Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12

Spinel and Tsavorite Garnet Specific Gravity

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