Wardite and Tsavorite Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.81
  
3.6
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Ca3Al2Si3O12
  
Wardite and Tsavorite Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Wardite 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 Wardite and Tsavorite Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wardite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
Wardite and Tsavorite Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wardite and Tsavorite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wardite and Tsavorite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wardite is 3.6 whereas that of Tsavorite Garnet is 3.6.