Tsavorite Garnet and Turquoise Physical Properties

Tsavorite Garnet

Turquoise

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.62.30-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

Good to perfect_usually N/A

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O

Tsavorite Garnet and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite Garnet and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O

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Tsavorite Garnet and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite Garnet and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite Garnet and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite Garnet is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.