Tavorite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Tavorite

Chalcedony

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.322.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann

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 Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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

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Tavorite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.