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Tsavorite

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Tsavorite and Andesine Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.55-3.732.65-2.69
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Indiscernible
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}

Mohs Hardness

7-7.56-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Tsavorite and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tsavorite- Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Tsavorite and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.