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Scorzalite 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
3.31
3.60-3.61
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
Imperfect/fair/absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Scorzalite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Taaffeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Scorzalite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

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