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Tavorite and Goethite Physical Properties


Goethite and Tavorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
HCl soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32  
4.27-4.29  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  
Perfect {010}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Tavorite and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Goethite 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 Goethite chemical formula.

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Tavorite and Goethite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Goethite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Goethite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 4.27-4.29 whereas that of Goethite is 4.27-4.29.

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