Tavorite and Tortoiseshell Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.32
  
1.25-1.35
  
Fracture
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Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
  
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Mohs Hardness
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Chemical Composition
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
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Tavorite and Tortoiseshell Chemical Formula
While comparing Tavorite and Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Tavorite and Tortoiseshell Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Tortoiseshell Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Tortoiseshell Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 1.25-1.35 whereas that of Tortoiseshell is 1.25-1.35.