Tavorite and Elbaite Physical Properties

Tavorite

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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

3.322.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Tavorite and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Elbaite 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 Elbaite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Elbaite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

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Tavorite and Elbaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.