Tavorite and Aquamarine Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.32
  
2.66-2.80
  
Fracture
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Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
  
3,1 basal
  
Mohs Hardness
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7.5-8
  
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
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.