Tavorite and Sellaite Physical Properties

Tavorite

Sellaite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.323.14-3.16

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {010} and {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tavorite and Sellaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Sellaite 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 Sellaite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Tavorite and Sellaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Sellaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Sellaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 3.14-3.16 whereas that of Sellaite is 3.14-3.16.