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Albite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Albite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65   
2.67-2.78   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}   
Imperfect on the [0001]   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Albite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Emerald 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 Albite and Emerald chemical formula.

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Albite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.

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