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Creedite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Creedite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
2.70   
2.67-2.78   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100}   
Imperfect on the [0001]   

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Creedite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Creedite 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 Creedite and Emerald chemical formula.

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Creedite and Emerald Specific Gravity

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

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