Melanite and Tavorite Physical Properties

Melanite

Tavorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.70-4.103.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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1.6 Cleavage

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{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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

Melanite and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Melanite 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 Melanite and Tavorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Melanite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Melanite and Tavorite Specific Gravity

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