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Tsavorite Garnet and Forsterite Physical Properties


Forsterite and Tsavorite Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.6  
3.23-3.26  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12  
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Tsavorite Garnet and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite Garnet and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.

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Tsavorite Garnet and Forsterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite Garnet and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite Garnet and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite Garnet is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.

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