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Arfvedsonite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
3.3-3.5   
2.67-2.78   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect on [110]   
Imperfect on the [0001]   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Arfvedsonite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Emerald chemical formula.

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Arfvedsonite and Emerald Specific Gravity

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

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