Tavorite and Calcite Physical Properties

Tavorite

Calcite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32

2.67-2.73

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tavorite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Tavorite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.