Tavorite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Tavorite

Chrysocolla

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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

3.322.00-2.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Tavorite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Tavorite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.