White Opal and Tsavorite Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
  
3.6
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
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None
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Ca3Al2Si3O12
  
White Opal and Tsavorite Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing White Opal 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 White Opal and Tsavorite Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of White Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
White Opal and Tsavorite Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is White Opal and Tsavorite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use White Opal and Tsavorite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of White Opal is 3.6 whereas that of Tsavorite Garnet is 3.6.