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Titanite and Tavorite Physical Properties


Tavorite and Titanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.48-3.60   
3.32   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}   
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Titanite and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite 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 Titanite and Tavorite chemical formula.

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Titanite and Tavorite Specific Gravity

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

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