Tavorite and Diamond Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.32
3.50-3.53
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
111 (perfect in four directions)
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
10
Chemical Composition
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
C
Tavorite and Diamond Chemical Formula
While comparing Tavorite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Diamond- C
Tavorite and Diamond Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.