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Emerald and Andesine Physical Properties


Andesine and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Hard   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78   
2.65-2.69   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]   
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Emerald and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.

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Emerald and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.

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