Tavorite and Alexandrite Physical Properties

Tavorite

Alexandrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.323.69-3.81

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

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

1,1 ; 3,2.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Tavorite and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Alexandrite 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 Alexandrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Tavorite and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Alexandrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Alexandrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Alexandrite is 3.69-3.81.