Tavorite and Creedite Physical Properties

Tavorite

Creedite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.4 Durability

Not Available

1.7 Specific Gravity

3.322.70

1 7.18

1.16 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.17 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {100}

1.18 Mohs Hardness

Not Available4.5

2 10

1.19 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tavorite and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Creedite 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 Creedite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Tavorite and Creedite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Creedite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Creedite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 2.70 whereas that of Creedite is 2.70.