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Tsavorite Garnet and Sanidine Physical Properties


Sanidine and Tsavorite Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.6   
2.54-2.61   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
None   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12   
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Tsavorite Garnet and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite Garnet and Sanidine 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 Sanidine chemical formula.

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Tsavorite Garnet and Sanidine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite Garnet and Sanidine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite Garnet and Sanidine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite Garnet is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Sanidine is 2.54-2.61.

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