Tavorite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

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

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.