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Tsavorite Garnet and Almandine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.6
3.95-4.30
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Tsavorite Garnet and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite Garnet and Almandine 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 Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Tsavorite Garnet and Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite Garnet and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite Garnet and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite Garnet is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.

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