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Tsavorite Garnet and Antigorite Physical Properties


Antigorite and Tsavorite Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.6  
2.58-2.80  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{001} Good  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Tsavorite Garnet and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite Garnet and Antigorite 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 Antigorite chemical formula.

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Tsavorite Garnet and Antigorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite Garnet and Antigorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite Garnet and Antigorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite Garnet is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Antigorite is 2.58-2.80.

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