Tavorite and Pumpellyite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.32
3.20-3.30
Fracture
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Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
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Mohs Hardness
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5-6
Chemical Composition
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca 2(Mg,Fe,Mn,Al) 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Tavorite and Pumpellyite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tavorite and Pumpellyite 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 Pumpellyite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Pumpellyite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe,Mn,Al) 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Tavorite and Pumpellyite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Pumpellyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Pumpellyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 3.20-3.30 whereas that of Pumpellyite is 3.20-3.30.