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Tsavorite and Variscite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.55-3.732.42-2.58
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Indiscernible
[010] perfect

Mohs Hardness

7-7.54-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Tsavorite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tsavorite- Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Tsavorite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.