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Triplite and Tavorite Physical Properties


Tavorite and Triplite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94  
3.32  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct  
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Triplite and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Tavorite 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 Triplite and Tavorite chemical formula.

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Triplite and Tavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Tavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Tavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 3.32 whereas that of Tavorite is 3.32.

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