Tavorite and Zircon Physical Properties

Tavorite

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32

3.93-4.73

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available

7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

ZrSiO₄

Tavorite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Tavorite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.