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Tavorite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Smithsonite and Tavorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32  
4.00-4.65  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  
Perfect on [1011]  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Tavorite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.

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Tavorite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.

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