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Vesuvianite and Taaffeite Physical Properties


Taaffeite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
3.60-3.61  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  
Imperfect/fair/absent  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
8-8.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Vesuvianite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Taaffeite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

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

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