Tavorite and Pyrope Almandine Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.32
  
3.62-4.20
  
Fracture
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ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
  
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Mohs Hardness
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7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Tavorite and Pyrope Almandine Chemical Formula
While comparing Tavorite and Pyrope Almandine 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 Pyrope Almandine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Tavorite and Pyrope Almandine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Pyrope Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Pyrope Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 3.62-4.20 whereas that of Pyrope Almandine is 3.62-4.20.