Tavorite and Carnelian Physical Properties

Tavorite

Carnelian

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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

3.322.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO₂

Tavorite and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂

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Tavorite and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.