Tavorite and Tanzanite Physical Properties

Tavorite

Tanzanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

Hard

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.323.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

Tavorite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

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Tavorite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.