Tavorite and Poldervaartite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.32
2.91
Fracture
Not Available
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
None
Mohs Hardness
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Chemical Composition
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Tavorite and Poldervaartite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tavorite and Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Tavorite and Poldervaartite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Poldervaartite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Poldervaartite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 2.91 whereas that of Poldervaartite is 2.91.