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Spinel and Tsavorite Garnet Physical Properties


Tsavorite Garnet and Spinel Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
none   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66   
3.6   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting   
None   

Mohs Hardness
8   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4   
Ca3Al2Si3O12   

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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.

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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.

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