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Tsavorite Garnet
Tsavorite Garnet

Pyromorphite
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Tsavorite Garnet and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.66.5-7.1
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
Imperfect- [10 1 1]

Mohs Hardness

7-7.53.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca3Al2Si3O12
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Tsavorite Garnet and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite Garnet and Pyromorphite 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 Pyromorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Tsavorite Garnet and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite Garnet and Pyromorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite Garnet and Pyromorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite Garnet is 6.5-7.1 whereas that of Pyromorphite is 6.5-7.1.