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Tsavorite and Gahnite Physical Properties


Gahnite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73  
4.00-4.62  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Indistinct parting on [111]  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Tsavorite and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

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Tsavorite and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.

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