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Tsavorite Garnet and Astrophyllite 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
3.2-3.4
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Tsavorite Garnet and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite Garnet and Astrophyllite 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 Astrophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Astrophyllite- (K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Tsavorite Garnet and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite Garnet and Astrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite Garnet and Astrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite Garnet is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Astrophyllite is 3.2-3.4.