Tavorite and Ettringite Physical Properties

Tavorite

Ettringite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Partially soluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.321.77

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {10 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tavorite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Tavorite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.