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Tsavorite and Phenakite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.55-3.732.90-2.98
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Indiscernible
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}

Mohs Hardness

7-7.57.5-8
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tsavorite and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tsavorite- Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
  • Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tsavorite and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.