Seraphinite and Tavorite Physical Properties

Seraphinite

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

2.60-3.023.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Seraphinite and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite and Tavorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Seraphinite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Seraphinite and Tavorite Specific Gravity

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