Tavorite and Scorodite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.32
  
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Fracture
Not Available
  
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
  
Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
  
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
  
Mohs Hardness
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3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
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Tavorite and Scorodite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tavorite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Tavorite and Scorodite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.