Tavorite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

Tavorite

Chrysoprase

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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

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

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

None

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 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Tavorite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

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Tavorite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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