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Tsavorite Garnet and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Tsavorite Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
3.6   
3.35   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Tsavorite Garnet and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite Garnet and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Tsavorite Garnet and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite Garnet and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite Garnet and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite Garnet is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.

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