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Anyolite and Taaffeite Physical Properties


Taaffeite and Anyolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50  
3.60-3.61  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Imperfect/fair/absent  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
8-8.5  

Chemical Composition
Ruby Zoisite: (Ca,Na)(Al,Mg,Fe)3Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4  
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Anyolite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anyolite 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 Anyolite and Taaffeite chemical formula.

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Anyolite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

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

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