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Edenite and Taaffeite Physical Properties


Taaffeite and Edenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37  
3.60-3.61  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good on (110)  
Imperfect/fair/absent  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
8-8.5  

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2  
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Edenite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Taaffeite chemical formula.

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Edenite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

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

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