Tsavorite Garnet and Kyanite Physical Properties

Tsavorite Garnet

Kyanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.6

3.53-3.65

1.5 Fracture

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Splintery, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

None

[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.5

4-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Tsavorite Garnet and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite Garnet and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Tsavorite Garnet and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite Garnet and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite Garnet and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite Garnet is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.