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Axinite and Tavorite Physical Properties

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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
3.26-3.363.32
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
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1.6 Cleavage
Good on {100}
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Axinite and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite 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 Axinite and Tavorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Axinite and Tavorite Specific Gravity

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