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Childrenite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Childrenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25   
2.67-2.78   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}   
Imperfect on the [0001]   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Childrenite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite 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 Childrenite and Emerald chemical formula.

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Childrenite and Emerald Specific Gravity

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

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