Tavorite and Caledonite Physical Properties

Tavorite

Caledonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.325.6-5.76

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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

[001] perfect; [100] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Tavorite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Tavorite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.