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Scorodite and Taaffeite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.6 Solubility
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1.7 Durability
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1.9 Specific Gravity
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3.60-3.61
1.12 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
Conchoidal
1.14 Cleavage
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
Imperfect/fair/absent
2.2 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
8-8.5
2.5 Chemical Composition
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Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Scorodite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorodite 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 Scorodite and Taaffeite chemical formula.

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

Scorodite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

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