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Dravite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Dravite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
Hard  

Specific Gravity
3.03-3.18  
2.67-2.78  

Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
Imperfect on the [0001]  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Be3Al2SiO6  

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Dravite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Dravite 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 Dravite and Emerald chemical formula.

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Dravite and Emerald Specific Gravity

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

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