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Jeremejevite and Taaffeite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.31
3.60-3.61
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None observed
Imperfect/fair/absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Jeremejevite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite and Taaffeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jeremejevite- Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Jeremejevite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

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