Chiastolite and Taaffeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.00-3.15
  
3.60-3.61
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
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Imperfect/fair/absent
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
8-8.5
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Chiastolite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Taaffeite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chiastolite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chiastolite and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chiastolite and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chiastolite is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.