Tavorite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

Tavorite

Ceylonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.323.63-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Tavorite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

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Tavorite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.