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Tsavorite Garnet and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Tsavorite Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.6  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
-  
Splintery  

Cleavage
None  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Tsavorite Garnet and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite Garnet and Jade 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 Jade chemical formula.

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Tsavorite Garnet and Jade Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite Garnet and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite Garnet and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite Garnet is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.

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