Taaffeite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Taaffeite

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.60-3.613.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Imperfect/fair/absent

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8-8.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Taaffeite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Taaffeite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Taaffeite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Taaffeite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Taaffeite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Taaffeite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.