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Tsavorite Garnet

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Tsavorite Garnet and Common Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.6
1.98-2.50
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Tsavorite Garnet and Common Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite Garnet and Common Opal 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 Common Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Common Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Tsavorite Garnet and Common Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite Garnet and Common Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite Garnet and Common Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite Garnet is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Common Opal is 1.98-2.50.