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Emerald and Demantoid Physical Properties


Demantoid and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Hard   
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Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78   
3.77-3.95   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
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Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]   
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Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6.5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Emerald and Demantoid Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald and Demantoid 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 Demantoid chemical formula.

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Emerald and Demantoid Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Demantoid Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Demantoid Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 3.77-3.95 whereas that of Demantoid is 3.77-3.95.

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