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Emerald and Andalusite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Hard
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78
3.05-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Emerald and Andalusite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald and Andalusite 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 Andalusite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Andalusite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Emerald and Andalusite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Andalusite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Andalusite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Andalusite is 3.05-3.21.

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