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Tavorite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Tavorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32  
5.00-5.30  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6  

Chemical Composition
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Tavorite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

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Tavorite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.

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