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Flint and Taaffeite Physical Properties


Taaffeite and Flint Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.60-3.61  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Imperfect/fair/absent  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
8-8.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Flint and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Flint 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 Flint and Taaffeite chemical formula.

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Flint and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

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

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