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Natural Taaffeite The chemical formula of mineral Taaffeite is indicated by BeMgAl4O8 or Beryllium Magnesium Aluminum Oxide. Taaffeite actually belongs to the Oxides and Hydroxides mineral class. Taaffeite is one of the beautiful and Rarest gems in the world. Color: Mauve, reddish violet, brownish-purple, pink, red, blue. Categories: semi-precious stone Chemical Composition: Beryllium magnesium aluminate wi Crystal Group: Hexagonal Refractive Index: 1.71-1.72. Hardness: 8 - 8.5 Density: 3.60 - 3.71 Occurrence: Tunduru, Tanzania; Sri Lanka
| Natural Topaz Topaz is a silicate mineral most often found in igneous rocks of felsic composition. It is a common gemstone that has been used for centuries in jewelry. Gem quality topaz most commonly occurs in nature as a colorless crystal. It is a very popular gemstone. Color: colorless, blue, yellow-brown, pinkish orange, red-orange, red-brown, tan. Categories: semi-precious stone Chemical Composition: AL(F,OH)2SIO4 Crystal Group: Orthorhombic Refractive Index: 1.629 - 1.637 Hardness: 8 Density: 3.52 - 3.56 Occurrence: Brazil, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, Germany, Australia, Japan, Russia, Ireland, Zimbabwe.
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