Starlite and Tsavorite Garnet Physical Properties

Starlite

Tsavorite Garnet

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.91-4.733.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Starlite and Tsavorite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Starlite 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 Starlite and Tsavorite Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Compare Blue Gemstones

Starlite Vs Tourmaline

Starlite Vs Violane

Starlite Vs Verdite

Starlite and Tsavorite Garnet Specific Gravity

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