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Vanadinite and Taaffeite Physical Properties


Taaffeite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1  
3.60-3.61  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Imperfect/fair/absent  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
8-8.5  

Chemical Composition
C20H36  
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Vanadinite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Taaffeite chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

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

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