Taaffeite and Rhodolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.60-3.61
  
3.84
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Imperfect/fair/absent
  
none, may show indistinct parting
  
Mohs Hardness
8-8.5
  
7-7.5
  
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
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.