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Taaffeite and Hauyne Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Gelatinises in acids
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.60-3.612.4-2.5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect/fair/absent
Distinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8-8.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Taaffeite and Hauyne Chemical Formula

While comparing Taaffeite and Hauyne 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 Hauyne chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Taaffeite and Hauyne Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Taaffeite and Hauyne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Taaffeite and Hauyne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Taaffeite is 2.4-2.5 whereas that of Hauyne is 2.4-2.5.