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Tavorite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties


Anthophyllite and Tavorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.32   
2.9-3.5   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct   
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Tavorite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Anthophyllite 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 Tavorite and Anthophyllite chemical formula.

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Tavorite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Anthophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Anthophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 2.9-3.5 whereas that of Anthophyllite is 2.9-3.5.

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