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Spinel and Tavorite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
none
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
3.32
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Spinel and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Tavorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Spinel and Tavorite Specific Gravity

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