Tavorite and Friedelite Physical Properties

Tavorite

Friedelite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.323.06-3.19

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available4-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tavorite and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Tavorite and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.