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Dravite and Taaffeite Physical Properties


Taaffeite and Dravite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.03-3.18  
3.60-3.61  

Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
Imperfect/fair/absent  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
8-8.5  

Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Dravite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dravite 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 Dravite and Taaffeite chemical formula.

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Dravite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

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

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