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Elaeolite and Taaffeite Physical Properties


Taaffeite and Elaeolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.67  
3.60-3.61  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
-  
Imperfect/fair/absent  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
8-8.5  

Chemical Composition
Na, K, Ca, H, O, Si, Al  
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Elaeolite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elaeolite 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 Elaeolite and Taaffeite chemical formula.

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Elaeolite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

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

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