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Tavorite and Baryte Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.324.3-5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available3-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Tavorite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Tavorite and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.