Tavorite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

Tavorite

Lawsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.323.09

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Tavorite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

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

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Tavorite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.