Taaffeite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Taaffeite

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.60-3.613.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

Imperfect/fair/absent

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8-8.54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaF₂

Taaffeite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Taaffeite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Taaffeite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Taaffeite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Taaffeite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Taaffeite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.