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Tsavorite and Shigaite Physical Properties


Shigaite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Moderately flexible  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73  
2.32  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Perfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
2  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  
Pb6Cu3BiS4  

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Tsavorite and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.

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Tsavorite and Shigaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.

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