Tavorite and Apophyllite Physical Properties

Tavorite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tavorite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.