Tavorite and Magnesite Physical Properties

Tavorite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tavorite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.