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Tsavorite Garnet
Tsavorite Garnet

Actinolite
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Tsavorite Garnet and Actinolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.63.00
1 7.18
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Fracture

-
Uneven, Splintery

Cleavage

None
perfect along {110}.

Mohs Hardness

7-7.55-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca3Al2Si3O12
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tsavorite Garnet and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite Garnet and Actinolite 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 Garnet and Actinolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tsavorite Garnet and Actinolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite Garnet and Actinolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite Garnet and Actinolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite Garnet is 3.00 whereas that of Actinolite is 3.00.