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Tavorite and Calcite Physical Properties


Calcite and Tavorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32  
2.67-2.73  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3  

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

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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.

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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.

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