Tavorite and Thomsonite Physical Properties

Tavorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.322.25-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

perfect on {010}; good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tavorite and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Tavorite and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.