Tavorite and Starlite Physical Properties

Tavorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.323.91-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tavorite and Starlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Starlite 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 Starlite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Tavorite and Starlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Starlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Starlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 3.91-4.73 whereas that of Starlite is 3.91-4.73.