Tavorite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties

Tavorite

Liddicoatite

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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

3.323.02

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

{0001} Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not AvailableNot Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Tavorite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Tavorite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.