Tavorite and Diopside Physical Properties

Tavorite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Diopside 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 Diopside chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆

Tavorite and Diopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.