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Taaffeite and Scorodite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.60-3.61
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1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect/fair/absent
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8-8.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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Taaffeite and Scorodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Taaffeite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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Taaffeite and Scorodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Taaffeite and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Taaffeite and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Taaffeite is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.