Tavorite and Turquoise Physical Properties

Tavorite

Turquoise

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.322.30-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Good to perfect_usually N/A

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O

Tavorite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O

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Tavorite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.