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Eosphorite and Tavorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
3.32
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {100}
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Eosphorite and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite and Tavorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Eosphorite and Tavorite Specific Gravity

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