Tavorite and Marialite Physical Properties

Tavorite

Marialite

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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

3.322.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

Distinct on {100} and {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)

3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Tavorite and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Tavorite and Marialite Specific Gravity

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