Tavorite and Rock Crystal Physical Properties

Tavorite

Rock Crystal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.322.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Tavorite and Rock Crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Tavorite and Rock Crystal Specific Gravity

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