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Thulite and Tsavorite Garnet Physical Properties


Tsavorite Garnet and Thulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.1   
3.6   

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

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
Ca3Al2Si3O12   

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Thulite and Tsavorite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Tsavorite Garnet chemical formula.

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Thulite and Tsavorite Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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