Tavorite and Kornerupine Physical Properties

Tavorite

Kornerupine

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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

3.323.25-3.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

Good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Tavorite and Kornerupine Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Kornerupine 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 Kornerupine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Kornerupine- Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Tavorite and Kornerupine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Kornerupine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Kornerupine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 3.25-3.45 whereas that of Kornerupine is 3.25-3.45.