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Taaffeite and Hexagonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.60-3.612.98-3.03
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

Imperfect/fair/absent
[110] perfect; [010] distinct

Mohs Hardness

8-8.55-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Taaffeite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Taaffeite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Taaffeite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Taaffeite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Taaffeite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Taaffeite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.