Tavorite and Iolite Physical Properties

Tavorite

Iolite

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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

3.32

2.6-2.7

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

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

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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7-7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Tavorite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Tavorite and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.