Tavorite and Feldspar Physical Properties

Tavorite and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Feldspar- KAlSi3O8

Tavorite and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.