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Rhodolite and Taaffeite Physical Properties


Taaffeite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.84   
3.60-3.61   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
Imperfect/fair/absent   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
8-8.5   

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

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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.

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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.

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