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Taaffeite and Eilat stone Physical Properties


Eilat stone and Taaffeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.60-3.61  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Imperfect/fair/absent  
-  

Mohs Hardness
8-8.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Cu3(PO4)(OH)3  

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Taaffeite and Eilat stone Chemical Formula

While comparing Taaffeite and Eilat stone 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 Eilat stone chemical formula.

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Taaffeite and Eilat stone Specific Gravity

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

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