Tavorite and Spodumene Physical Properties

Tavorite

Spodumene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.323.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

LiAlSi₂O₆

Tavorite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Tavorite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.