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Emerald and Creedite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.782.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
Perfect on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-84.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Emerald and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald and Creedite 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 Creedite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Emerald and Creedite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Creedite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Creedite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 2.70 whereas that of Creedite is 2.70.