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Inderite and Tavorite Physical Properties

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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
1.79
3.32
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Inderite and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite 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 Inderite and Tavorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Inderite and Tavorite Specific Gravity

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