How to distinguish demantoid from tsavorite?

The Demantoid Grenat is one of the most valuable members of the Grenat family and is worth more than the famous tsavorite. So how do you differentiate between demantoid and tsavorite?
Demantoid and Tsavorite are good siblings of the Grenat family. Many friends are often confused by their resemblance.
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color
various chemical elements Existing is a major cause of the color of gemstones. Tsavorite is transparent and emerald green due to the presence of chromium and vanadium. while the demantoid garnet is yellow due to its composition of chromium and iron.
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fire color
The Demantoid fire is very clear and the tavorites are different. So the strength of the fire might be one of those different points.
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hardness
The hardness of tsavorite is higher than that of the demantoid and generally can reach 7-8, but the hardness of the demantoid is only 6.5. If you look at the Demantoid garnet with a magnifying glass, sometimes you will see broken edges and scratches.
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After reading the introduction, do you now have a deeper understanding of demantoid garnet?
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Post time: Apr-19-2022