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Tsavorite Garnet and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Tsavorite Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.6  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

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Tsavorite Garnet and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite Garnet and Biotite 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 Biotite chemical formula.

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Tsavorite Garnet and Biotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite Garnet and Biotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite Garnet and Biotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite Garnet is 2.7-3.3 whereas that of Biotite is 2.7-3.3.

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