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Adamite and Tavorite Physical Properties


Tavorite and Adamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48  
3.32  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor  
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)  
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Adamite and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite 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 Adamite and Tavorite chemical formula.

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Adamite and Tavorite Specific Gravity

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

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