Demantoid and Emerald Physical Properties

Demantoid

Emerald

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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Hard

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.77-3.952.67-2.78

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Imperfect on the [0001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Demantoid and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Emerald chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Emerald- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Demantoid and Emerald Specific Gravity

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