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Tsavorite Garnet
Tsavorite Garnet

Calcite
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Tsavorite Garnet and Calcite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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Soluble

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.62.67-2.73
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

Mohs Hardness

7-7.53
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca3Al2Si3O12
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tsavorite Garnet and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite Garnet and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tsavorite Garnet and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite Garnet and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite Garnet and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite Garnet is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.