Tavorite and Amethyst Physical Properties

Tavorite

Amethyst

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble in common solvents

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32

2.65

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO₂

Tavorite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO₂

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Tavorite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.