Tavorite and Bustamite Physical Properties
Solubility
-
Partly soluble in HCl.
Specific Gravity
3.32
3.32-3.43
Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Mohs Hardness
-9999
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Tavorite and Bustamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tavorite and Bustamite 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 Bustamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Tavorite and Bustamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.