Taaffeite and Albite Physical Properties

Taaffeite

Albite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.60-3.61

2.60-2.65

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Imperfect/fair/absent

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8-8.5

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Taaffeite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Taaffeite and Albite 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 Taaffeite and Albite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Taaffeite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Taaffeite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Taaffeite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Taaffeite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.