Tavorite and Orthoclase Physical Properties

Tavorite

Orthoclase

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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

3.322.54-2.61

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Gems, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tavorite and Orthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Tavorite and Orthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Orthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Orthoclase is 2.54-2.61.