Tavorite and Cuprite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.32
5.85-6.15
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Tavorite and Cuprite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tavorite and Cuprite 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 Cuprite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Tavorite and Cuprite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.