Tavorite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Tavorite

Rhodochrosite

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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

3.32

3.0-3.3

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available

3.5-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

MnCO₃

Tavorite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

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Tavorite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.