Tsavorite Garnet and Fluorite Physical Properties

Tsavorite Garnet

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.63.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

None

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

CaF₂

Tsavorite Garnet and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite Garnet and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Tsavorite Garnet and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite Garnet and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite Garnet and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite Garnet is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.