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Chalcedony and Tavorite Physical Properties


Tavorite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
3.32  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Absent  
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Chalcedony and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Tavorite chemical formula.

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Chalcedony and Tavorite Specific Gravity

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

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