Tavorite and Tinzenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.32
3.355-3.433
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
{???} Good, {???} Good
Mohs Hardness
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Chemical Composition
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Tavorite and Tinzenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tavorite and Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Tavorite and Tinzenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Tinzenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Tinzenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 3.355-3.433 whereas that of Tinzenite is 3.355-3.433.