Tavorite and Jadeite Physical Properties

Tavorite

Jadeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.4 Durability

Not Available

1.7 Specific Gravity

3.323.28-3.38

1 7.18

1.8 Fracture

Not Available

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

1.9 Cleavage

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

Good on [110]

1.10 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5-7

2 10

1.11 Chemical Composition

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

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tavorite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Tavorite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.