Tavorite and Musgravite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.32
3.62-3.68
Fracture
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Conchoidal
Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
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Mohs Hardness
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8-8.5
Chemical Composition
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Tavorite and Musgravite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tavorite and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Tavorite and Musgravite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.