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Emerald and Clinohedrite Physical Properties


Clinohedrite and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Hard   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78   
3.28-3.335   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Emerald and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

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Emerald and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.

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