Tavorite and Magnetite Physical Properties

Tavorite

Magnetite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.325.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tavorite and Magnetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Magnetite 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 Magnetite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Tavorite and Magnetite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Magnetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Magnetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 5.2 whereas that of Magnetite is 5.2.