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Andesine and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Andesine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69   
2.67-2.78   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Andesine and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine 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 Andesine and Emerald chemical formula.

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Andesine and Emerald Specific Gravity

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

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