Tavorite and Aragonite Physical Properties

Tavorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Dilute acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.322.93-2.96

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tavorite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

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

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Tavorite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.