Tavorite and Leucite Physical Properties

Tavorite

Leucite

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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

3.322.45-2.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

KAlSi 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tavorite and Leucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Leucite 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 Leucite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Leucite- KAlSi 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Tavorite and Leucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Leucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Leucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 2.45-2.50 whereas that of Leucite is 2.45-2.50.