Tsavorite Garnet and Brucite Physical Properties

Tsavorite Garnet

Brucite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Sectile

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.62.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tsavorite Garnet and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite Garnet and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Tsavorite Garnet and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite Garnet and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite Garnet and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite Garnet is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.