Tavorite and Aegirine Physical Properties

Tavorite

Aegirine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.323.50-3.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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

Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tavorite and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Aegirine 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 Tavorite and Aegirine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Tavorite and Aegirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Aegirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Aegirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 3.50-3.60 whereas that of Aegirine is 3.50-3.60.