Tavorite and Strontianite Physical Properties

Tavorite

Strontianite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32

3.63-3.79

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

{110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available

3.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Tavorite and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Tavorite and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.