Tsavorite Garnet and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Tsavorite Garnet

Cinnabar

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Slightly sectile

1.2 Solubility

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1.04 x 10⁻²⁵ g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10⁻³²)

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.62

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.52-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tsavorite Garnet and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite Garnet and Cinnabar 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 Cinnabar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Tsavorite Garnet and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite Garnet and Cinnabar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite Garnet and Cinnabar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite Garnet is 2 whereas that of Cinnabar is 2.