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Tsavorite Garnet and Afghanite Physical Properties


Afghanite and Tsavorite Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.6   
2.55-2.65   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect {10 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12   
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Tsavorite Garnet and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite Garnet and Afghanite 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 Afghanite chemical formula.

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Tsavorite Garnet and Afghanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite Garnet and Afghanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite Garnet and Afghanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite Garnet is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Afghanite is 2.55-2.65.

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