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Agrellite and Taaffeite Physical Properties


Taaffeite and Agrellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.88  
3.60-3.61  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
perfect [110]  
Imperfect/fair/absent  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
8-8.5  

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Si4O10F  
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Agrellite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agrellite 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 Agrellite and Taaffeite chemical formula.

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Agrellite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

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

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