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Peridot and Tavorite Physical Properties


Tavorite and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
3.32   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Poor   
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Peridot and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot 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 Peridot and Tavorite chemical formula.

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Peridot and Tavorite Specific Gravity

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

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