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Emerald and Calcite Satin Spar Physical Properties


Calcite Satin Spar and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Hard   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78   
2.67-2.73   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Emerald and Calcite Satin Spar Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald and Calcite Satin Spar 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 Calcite Satin Spar chemical formula.

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Emerald and Calcite Satin Spar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Calcite Satin Spar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Calcite Satin Spar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite Satin Spar is 2.67-2.73.

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