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Staurolite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Tsavorite and Staurolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.7-3.8  
3.55-3.73  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Distinct on {010}  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  

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Staurolite and Tsavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Staurolite and Tsavorite 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 Staurolite and Tsavorite chemical formula.

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Staurolite and Tsavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Staurolite and Tsavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Staurolite and Tsavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Staurolite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Tsavorite is 3.55-3.73.

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