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Emerald and Alabaster Physical Properties


Alabaster and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
Hard  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78  
2.30  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
2  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Emerald and Alabaster Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald and Alabaster 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 Emerald and Alabaster chemical formula.

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Emerald and Alabaster Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Alabaster Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Alabaster Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 2.30 whereas that of Alabaster is 2.30.

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