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Tsavorite Garnet
Tsavorite Garnet

Phlogopite
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Tsavorite Garnet and Phlogopite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Tough

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.62.78-2.85
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven

Cleavage

None
Perfect basal (001)

Mohs Hardness

7-7.52-2.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca3Al2Si3O12
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2

Tsavorite Garnet and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite Garnet and Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Phlogopite- KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2

Tsavorite Garnet and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite Garnet and Phlogopite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite Garnet and Phlogopite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite Garnet is 2.78-2.85 whereas that of Phlogopite is 2.78-2.85.