Tavorite and Boleite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Not Available
Solubility
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Not Available
Durability
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Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.32
5.05
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
[001] perfect
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Tavorite and Boleite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tavorite and Boleite 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 Boleite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Tavorite and Boleite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.