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Strontianite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Tsavorite and Strontianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.79  
3.55-3.73  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{110} Good  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  

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Strontianite and Tsavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Strontianite 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 Strontianite and Tsavorite chemical formula.

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Strontianite and Tsavorite Specific Gravity

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

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