Tsavorite Garnet and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.6
  
2.08-2.16
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
None
  
distinct/good on {1011}
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
4.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
  
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Tsavorite Garnet and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tsavorite Garnet and Chabazite 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 Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Tsavorite Garnet and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite Garnet and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite Garnet and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite Garnet is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.