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Tsavorite Garnet
Tsavorite Garnet

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Tsavorite Garnet and Austinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl

Durability

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Specific Gravity

3.64.12
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven

Cleavage

None
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}

Mohs Hardness

7-7.54-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca3Al2Si3O12
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Tsavorite Garnet and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite Garnet and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Tsavorite Garnet and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite Garnet and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite Garnet and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite Garnet is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.