Tavorite and Pyrite Physical Properties

Tavorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.325.00-5.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tavorite and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Pyrite 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 Pyrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Tavorite and Pyrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Pyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Pyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 5.00-5.20 whereas that of Pyrite is 5.00-5.20.