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Dumortierite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Dumortierite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
3.26-3.41   
2.67-2.78   

Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}   
Imperfect on the [0001]   

Mohs Hardness
7-8.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Dumortierite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite and Emerald chemical formula.

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Dumortierite and Emerald Specific Gravity

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

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