Tavorite and Quartz Physical Properties

Tavorite

Quartz

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.322.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

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

{0110} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO₂

Tavorite and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO₂

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Tavorite and Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.