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Emerald 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
Hard
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78
3.32
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
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1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Emerald and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Tavorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Emerald and Tavorite Specific Gravity

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