Tsavorite Garnet and Nosean Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.6
  
2.30-2.40
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
None
  
{110} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
  
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  
Tsavorite Garnet and Nosean Chemical Formula
While comparing Tsavorite Garnet and Nosean 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 Nosean chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Nosean- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Tsavorite Garnet and Nosean Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite Garnet and Nosean Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite Garnet and Nosean Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite Garnet is 2.30-2.40 whereas that of Nosean is 2.30-2.40.