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Wernerite and Tsavorite Garnet Physical Properties


Tsavorite Garnet and Wernerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80  
3.6  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Ca3Al2Si3O12  

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Wernerite and Tsavorite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite 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 Wernerite and Tsavorite Garnet chemical formula.

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Wernerite and Tsavorite Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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