Tavorite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Tavorite

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.323.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available9-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Tavorite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Tavorite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.