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Taaffeite and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Catapleiite and Taaffeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.60-3.61   
2.72   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Imperfect/fair/absent   
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
8-8.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Taaffeite and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Taaffeite and Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite chemical formula.

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Taaffeite and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Taaffeite and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Taaffeite and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Taaffeite is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.

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