Tavorite and Morganite Physical Properties

Tavorite

Morganite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.322.71-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

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

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Tavorite and Morganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Morganite 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 Morganite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Tavorite and Morganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Morganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Morganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 2.71-2.90 whereas that of Morganite is 2.71-2.90.