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Amazonite and Tavorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.573.32
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Amazonite and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Tavorite 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 Amazonite and Tavorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Amazonite and Tavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Tavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Tavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.32 whereas that of Tavorite is 3.32.