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Tsavorite and Calcite Physical Properties


Calcite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73  
2.67-2.73  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
3  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Tsavorite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

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Tsavorite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.

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