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Rhodolite and Tavorite Physical Properties


Tavorite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.84   
3.32   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
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Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Rhodolite and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Tavorite chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Tavorite Specific Gravity

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

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