Tavorite and Brookite Physical Properties

Tavorite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Brookite 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 Brookite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tavorite and Brookite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.