Tavorite and Scorzalite Physical Properties

Tavorite and Scorzalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tavorite and Scorzalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Scorzalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Scorzalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 3.31 whereas that of Scorzalite is 3.31.