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Tsavorite Garnet and Triplite Physical Properties


Triplite and Tsavorite Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.6  
3.85-3.94  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
{010} Good, {100} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Tsavorite Garnet and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite Garnet and Triplite 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 Triplite chemical formula.

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Tsavorite Garnet and Triplite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite Garnet and Triplite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite Garnet and Triplite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite Garnet is 3.85-3.94 whereas that of Triplite is 3.85-3.94.

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