Tavorite and Brucite Physical Properties

Tavorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Sectile

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.322.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tavorite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Tavorite and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.