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Tsavorite

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Tsavorite and Brookite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.55-3.733.87-4.14
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Indiscernible
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}

Mohs Hardness

7-7.55.5-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tsavorite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite and Brookite 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 Brookite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tsavorite- Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tsavorite and Brookite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.