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Tsavorite and Andalusite Physical Properties


Andalusite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73  
3.05-3.21  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Good on {110}, poor on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  

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Tsavorite and Andalusite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite and Andalusite 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 Andalusite chemical formula.

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Tsavorite and Andalusite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite and Andalusite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite and Andalusite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Andalusite is 3.05-3.21.

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