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Emerald and Allanite Physical Properties


Allanite and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
Hard  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78  
3.40-4.20  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
Ca(Ce,La,Y,Ca)Al2(Fe,Al)Si3O12(OH)  

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Emerald and Allanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald and Allanite 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 Allanite chemical formula.

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Emerald and Allanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Allanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Allanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 3.40-4.20 whereas that of Allanite is 3.40-4.20.

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