Tsavorite Garnet and Cuprite Physical Properties

Tsavorite Garnet

Cuprite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.65.85-6.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None

Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tsavorite Garnet and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite Garnet and Cuprite 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 Cuprite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Tsavorite Garnet and Cuprite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite Garnet and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite Garnet and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite Garnet is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.