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Tavorite and Spinel Physical Properties


Spinel and Tavorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.32   
3.64-3.66   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct   
None, but may exhibit slight parting   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
8   

Chemical Composition
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
MgAl2O4   

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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.

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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.

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