Tavorite and Uvarovite Physical Properties

Tavorite

Uvarovite

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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

3.323.77

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tavorite and Uvarovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Uvarovite 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 Uvarovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Uvarovite- Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Tavorite and Uvarovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Uvarovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Uvarovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 3.77 whereas that of Uvarovite is 3.77.