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Hiddenite and Taaffeite Physical Properties


Taaffeite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
3.60-3.61  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
Imperfect/fair/absent  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
8-8.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Hiddenite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Taaffeite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

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

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