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Tsavorite Garnet
Tsavorite Garnet

Scolecite
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Tsavorite Garnet and Scolecite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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Soluble

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.62.20-2.23
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Irregular/uneven, Uneven

Cleavage

None
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

Mohs Hardness

7-7.55-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca3Al2Si3O12
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tsavorite Garnet and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite Garnet and Scolecite 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 Scolecite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tsavorite Garnet and Scolecite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite Garnet and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite Garnet and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite Garnet is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.