Tsavorite Garnet and Sugilite Physical Properties

Tsavorite Garnet

Sugilite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.62.69-2.79

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None

Poor on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tsavorite Garnet and Sugilite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite Garnet and Sugilite 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 Sugilite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Sugilite- KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Tsavorite Garnet and Sugilite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite Garnet and Sugilite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite Garnet and Sugilite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite Garnet is 2.69-2.79 whereas that of Sugilite is 2.69-2.79.