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Amazonite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
Hard  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
2.67-2.78  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
Imperfect on the [0001]  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
Be3Al2SiO6  

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Amazonite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Emerald chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Emerald Specific Gravity

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

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