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Lawsonite and Tavorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.09
3.32
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
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1.8 Chemical Composition
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LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Lawsonite and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Tavorite chemical formula.

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

Lawsonite and Tavorite Specific Gravity

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