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Taaffeite and Amber Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.60-3.611.05-1.10
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect/fair/absent
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8-8.52-2.5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
[C,H,O]

Taaffeite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Taaffeite and Amber 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 Amber chemical formula.

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

Taaffeite and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Taaffeite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Taaffeite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Taaffeite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.