Tavorite and Astrophyllite Physical Properties

Tavorite

Astrophyllite

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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

3.323.2-3.4

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Tavorite and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Astrophyllite 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 Astrophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Astrophyllite- (K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Tavorite and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Astrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Astrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Astrophyllite is 3.2-3.4.