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Tsavorite

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Tsavorite and Baryte Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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Soluble

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.55-3.734.3-5
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Irregular/uneven

Cleavage

Indiscernible
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

Mohs Hardness

7-7.53-3.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
BaSO4

Tsavorite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tsavorite- Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
  • Chemical formula of Baryte- BaSO4

Tsavorite and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.