Siderite and Tavorite Physical Properties

Siderite

Tavorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.83-3.893.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {01 1 1}

{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Siderite and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite 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 Siderite and Tavorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Siderite and Tavorite Specific Gravity

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