Tavorite and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Tavorite

Aquamarine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.322.66-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

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

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Tavorite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Tavorite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.