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Tsavorite Garnet and Star Ruby Physical Properties


Star Ruby and Tsavorite Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.6  
3.95-4.10  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12  
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Tsavorite Garnet and Star Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite Garnet and Star Ruby 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 Star Ruby chemical formula.

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Tsavorite Garnet and Star Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite Garnet and Star Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite Garnet and Star Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite Garnet is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Star Ruby is 3.95-4.10.

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