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Phosphosiderite and Tavorite Physical Properties


Tavorite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.76  
3.32  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Phosphosiderite and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite and Tavorite chemical formula.

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Phosphosiderite and Tavorite Specific Gravity

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

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