Tavorite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.32
6.5-7.1
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
3.5-4
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)
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.