Tavorite and Papagoite Physical Properties

Tavorite

Papagoite

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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

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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

Imperfect in one direction

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tavorite and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Papagoite 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 Papagoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Tavorite and Papagoite Specific Gravity

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