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Tsavorite and Achroite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.55-3.732.90-3.40
1 7.18
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Fracture

-
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Indiscernible
Indiscernible

Mohs Hardness

7-7.57-7.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

Tsavorite and Achroite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite and Achroite 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 Tsavorite and Achroite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tsavorite- Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
  • Chemical formula of Achroite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

Tsavorite and Achroite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite and Achroite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite and Achroite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Achroite is 2.90-3.40.