Sapphire and Tavorite Physical Properties

Sapphire and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Tavorite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al ₂ O ₃
• Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sapphire and Tavorite Specific Gravity

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