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Tsavorite and Sugilite Physical Properties


Sugilite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73  
2.69-2.79  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Poor on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Tsavorite and Sugilite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite and Sugilite 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 Sugilite chemical formula.

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Tsavorite and Sugilite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite and Sugilite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite and Sugilite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite is 2.69-2.79 whereas that of Sugilite is 2.69-2.79.

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