Tavorite and Eosphorite Physical Properties

Tavorite

Eosphorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.323.05-3.08

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

Poor on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tavorite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Tavorite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.