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Tsavorite Garnet and Turquoise Physical Properties


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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.6   
2.30-2.90   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

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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.

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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.

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