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Emerald and Datolite Physical Properties


Datolite and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
Hard  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78  
2.90-3.00  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Emerald and Datolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald and Datolite 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 Datolite chemical formula.

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Emerald and Datolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Datolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Datolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 2.90-3.00 whereas that of Datolite is 2.90-3.00.

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