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Tavorite and Black Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.32
1.97-2.22
1.5 Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
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6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tavorite and Black Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Black Opal 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 Black Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Black Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tavorite and Black Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Black Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Black Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Black Opal is 1.97-2.22.