Tsavorite Garnet and Black Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.6
  
1.97-2.22
  
Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
None
  
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
  
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Tsavorite Garnet and Black Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Tsavorite Garnet and Black Opal 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 Black Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Black Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Tsavorite Garnet and Black Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite Garnet and Black Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite Garnet and Black Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite Garnet is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Black Opal is 1.97-2.22.