Tavorite and Anatase Physical Properties

Tavorite

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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

3.323.82-3.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on [001] and [011]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Tavorite and Anatase Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Anatase 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 Anatase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Tavorite and Anatase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Anatase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Anatase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 3.82-3.97 whereas that of Anatase is 3.82-3.97.