Tsavorite and Anorthite Physical Properties

Tsavorite and Anorthite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite and Anorthite 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 Anorthite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Tsavorite- Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
• Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tsavorite and Anorthite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite and Anorthite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite and Anorthite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite is 2.77 whereas that of Anorthite is 2.77.