Tavorite and Shortite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.32
  
2.61
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
  
{010} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
3
  
Chemical Composition
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Na 2Ca 2(CO 3) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Tavorite and Shortite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tavorite and Shortite 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 Shortite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Shortite- Na 2Ca 2(CO 3) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Tavorite and Shortite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Shortite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Shortite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 2.61 whereas that of Shortite is 2.61.