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Californite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Californite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Hard   

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.47   
2.67-2.78   

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

Cleavage
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Imperfect on the [0001]   

Mohs Hardness
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7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Californite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Californite 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 Californite and Emerald chemical formula.

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Californite and Emerald Specific Gravity

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

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