Tavorite and Malachite Physical Properties

Tavorite

Malachite

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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

3.323.25-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

Tavorite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Malachite 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 Malachite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

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Tavorite and Malachite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.