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Geodes and Taaffeite Physical Properties


Taaffeite and Geodes Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.60-3.61  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Imperfect/fair/absent  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
8-8.5  

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

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Geodes and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Geodes 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 Geodes and Taaffeite chemical formula.

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Geodes and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

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

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