Tavorite and Fire Opal Physical Properties

Tavorite

Fire Opal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.321.97-2.22

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Tavorite and Fire Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Fire Opal 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 Fire Opal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Fire Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Tavorite and Fire Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Fire Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Fire Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Fire Opal is 1.97-2.22.