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Tavorite and Lazurite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.322.75
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
Imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tavorite and Lazurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Lazurite 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 Lazurite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Lazurite- (Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tavorite and Lazurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Lazurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Lazurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 2.75 whereas that of Lazurite is 2.75.