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Tavorite and Magnesite Physical Properties


Magnesite and Tavorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Effervesces in hot HCl   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.32   
2.92-3.12   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct   
[10 1 1] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
3.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Tavorite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

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Tavorite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.

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