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Amethyst and Tavorite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
3.32
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
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1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
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1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Amethyst and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Tavorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Amethyst and Tavorite Specific Gravity

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

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