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Kunzite and Tavorite Physical Properties


Tavorite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
3.32  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Kunzite and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Tavorite chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Tavorite Specific Gravity

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

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