Tavorite and Violane Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.32
3.22-3.40
Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
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Mohs Hardness
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5-6
Chemical Composition
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Tavorite and Violane Chemical Formula
While comparing Tavorite and Violane 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 Violane chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Violane- (Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Tavorite and Violane Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Violane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Violane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Violane is 3.22-3.40.