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Taaffeite and Ettringite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Partially soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.60-3.61
1.77
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect/fair/absent
Perfect on {10 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8-8.5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Taaffeite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Taaffeite and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Taaffeite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Taaffeite and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Taaffeite and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Taaffeite is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.