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Turquoise and Tsavorite Garnet Physical Properties


Tsavorite Garnet and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
3.6   

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

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7-7.5   

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

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Turquoise and Tsavorite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Tsavorite Garnet 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 Turquoise and Tsavorite Garnet chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Tsavorite Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Tsavorite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Tsavorite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.6 whereas that of Tsavorite Garnet is 3.6.

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