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Taaffeite
Taaffeite

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Taaffeite and Cryolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.60-3.612.97
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

Imperfect/fair/absent
None observed

Mohs Hardness

8-8.52.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Taaffeite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Taaffeite and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Taaffeite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Taaffeite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Taaffeite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Taaffeite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.