Tavorite and Almandine Physical Properties

Tavorite

Almandine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.323.95-4.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Tavorite and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Almandine 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 Almandine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Tavorite and Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.