Tavorite and Grossular Physical Properties

Tavorite

Grossular

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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

3.323.55-3.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Tavorite and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Grossular 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 chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Tavorite and Grossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Grossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.