Tavorite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

Tavorite

Pyromorphite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.326.5-7.1

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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

Imperfect- [10 1 1]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Tavorite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Pyromorphite 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 Pyromorphite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Tavorite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Pyromorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Pyromorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 6.5-7.1 whereas that of Pyromorphite is 6.5-7.1.