Tavorite and Nifontovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.32
2.35-2.36
Fracture
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Not Available
Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
{???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
3.5-5
Chemical Composition
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Tavorite and Nifontovite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tavorite and Nifontovite 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 Nifontovite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Nifontovite- Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Tavorite and Nifontovite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Nifontovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Nifontovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 2.35-2.36 whereas that of Nifontovite is 2.35-2.36.