Tavorite and Peridot Physical Properties

Tavorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.321.54-1.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Tavorite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Peridot 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 Peridot chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

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Tavorite and Peridot Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.