Tavorite and Kyanite Physical Properties

Tavorite

Kyanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.323.53-3.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Splintery, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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

[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Tavorite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

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

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Tavorite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.