Tavorite and Fayalite Physical Properties

Tavorite

Fayalite

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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

3.324.392

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

{010} moderate, {100} imperfect

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)

Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tavorite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Tavorite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.