Tavorite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Tavorite

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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

3.323.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Tavorite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Tavorite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.