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Tsavorite Garnet
Tsavorite Garnet

Chrysoberyl
Chrysoberyl



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Tsavorite Garnet and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.6
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None
7-7.5
Ca3Al2Si3O12
 
Brittle
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3.69-3.81
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
8.5
BeAl 2 O 4

Tsavorite Garnet and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite Garnet and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Tsavorite Garnet and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite Garnet and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite Garnet and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite Garnet is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.