Tavorite and Garnet Physical Properties

Tavorite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Tavorite and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.