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Tortoiseshell and Taaffeite 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
1.25-1.353.60-3.61
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
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Imperfect/fair/absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available8-8.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Tortoiseshell and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tortoiseshell and Taaffeite 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 Tortoiseshell and Taaffeite chemical formula.

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

Tortoiseshell and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tortoiseshell and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tortoiseshell and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tortoiseshell is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.