Tavorite and Moonstone Physical Properties

Tavorite

Moonstone

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.322.56-2.60

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

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

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

Mohs Hardness

-99996-6.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

Tavorite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

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Tavorite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.