Tavorite and Sunstone Physical Properties

Tavorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.322.62-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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

001

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

Tavorite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

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Tavorite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.