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Vesuvianite and Tavorite Physical Properties


Tavorite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
3.32  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Vesuvianite and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Tavorite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Tavorite Specific Gravity

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

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