Tavorite and Rutile Physical Properties

Tavorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Insoluble in acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.324.20-4.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tavorite and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Rutile 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 Rutile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Tavorite and Rutile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Rutile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Rutile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 4.20-4.30 whereas that of Rutile is 4.20-4.30.