Scorodite and Tavorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.32
  
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
  
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Cleavage
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
  
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
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Chemical Composition
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LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Scorodite and Tavorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Scorodite 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 Scorodite and Tavorite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Scorodite and Tavorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scorodite and Tavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scorodite and Tavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scorodite is 3.32 whereas that of Tavorite is 3.32.