Tavorite and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties

Tavorite

Grossular Garnet

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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

3.323.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

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

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Tavorite and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Grossular 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 Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Tavorite and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Grossular Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Grossular Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 3.6 whereas that of Grossular Garnet is 3.6.