Tavorite and Sylvite Physical Properties

Tavorite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl

Tavorite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.