Iolite and Tavorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
  
3.32
  
Fracture
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Cleavage
3,1
  
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
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Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
  
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Iolite and Tavorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Iolite 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 Iolite and Tavorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
- Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Iolite and Tavorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iolite and Tavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iolite and Tavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iolite is 3.32 whereas that of Tavorite is 3.32.