Tsavorite and Lepidolite Physical Properties

Tsavorite and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite and Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Tsavorite- Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
• Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tsavorite and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite and Lepidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite and Lepidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite is 2.80-2.90 whereas that of Lepidolite is 2.80-2.90.