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Tsavorite Garnet
Tsavorite Garnet

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Tsavorite Garnet and Magnesite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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Effervesces in hot HCl

Durability

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Specific Gravity

3.62.92-3.12
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
[10 1 1] perfect

Mohs Hardness

7-7.53.5-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca3Al2Si3O12
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tsavorite Garnet and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite Garnet and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tsavorite Garnet and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite Garnet and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite Garnet and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite Garnet is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.