Home
Gemstones


Tavorite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Tavorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in common solvents  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32  
2.65  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
7  

Chemical Composition
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
SiO2  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

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.

Compare Green Gemstones

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.

Green Gemstones

Green Gemstones


Compare Green Gemstones