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Tavorite and Iolite Physical Properties


Iolite and Tavorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.32   
2.6-2.7   

Fracture
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Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct   
3,1   

Mohs Hardness
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7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Mg2Al4Si5O18   

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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.

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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.

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