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Almandine and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Almandine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
Hard  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.30  
2.67-2.78  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
none  
Imperfect on the [0001]  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Be3Al2SiO6  

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Almandine and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine 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 Almandine and Emerald chemical formula.

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Almandine and Emerald Specific Gravity

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

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