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Thulite and Tavorite Physical Properties


Tavorite and Thulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1  
3.32  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Thulite and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite and Tavorite 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 Thulite and Tavorite chemical formula.

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Thulite and Tavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thulite and Tavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thulite and Tavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thulite is 3.32 whereas that of Tavorite is 3.32.

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