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Sugilite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Tsavorite and Sugilite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.69-2.79  
3.55-3.73  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Poor on {0001}  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  

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Sugilite and Tsavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sugilite 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 Sugilite and Tsavorite chemical formula.

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Sugilite and Tsavorite Specific Gravity

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

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