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Tsavorite

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Tsavorite and Cuprite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.55-3.735.85-6.15
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Conchoidal

Cleavage

Indiscernible
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

Mohs Hardness

7-7.53.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Tsavorite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite and Cuprite 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 Cuprite chemical formula.

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

Tsavorite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.