Rhodolite and Taaffeite Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Taaffeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.843.60-3.61

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

Imperfect/fair/absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.58-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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

Rhodolite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Taaffeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Rhodolite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

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