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Tavorite and Taaffeite Physical Properties


Taaffeite and Tavorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32  
3.60-3.61  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  
Imperfect/fair/absent  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
8-8.5  

Chemical Composition
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Tavorite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.

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Tavorite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.

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