Tavorite and Spinel Physical Properties

Tavorite

Spinel

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.323.64-3.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

None, but may exhibit slight parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

MgAl₂O₄

Tavorite and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl₂O₄

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Tavorite and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.