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Tsavorite and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Phosgenite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73  
6.13  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Tsavorite and Phosgenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite and Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite chemical formula.

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Tsavorite and Phosgenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite and Phosgenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite and Phosgenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite is 6.13 whereas that of Phosgenite is 6.13.

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