Tsavorite Garnet and Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.6
  
3.55-4.33
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Cleavage
None
  
Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
6.5-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
  
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  
Tsavorite Garnet and Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Tsavorite Garnet and Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Tsavorite Garnet and Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite Garnet and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite Garnet and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite Garnet is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.