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Emerald and Elaeolite Physical Properties


Elaeolite and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
Hard  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78  
2.55-2.67  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]  
-  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
Na, K, Ca, H, O, Si, Al  

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Emerald and Elaeolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald and Elaeolite 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 Elaeolite chemical formula.

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Emerald and Elaeolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Elaeolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Elaeolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 2.55-2.67 whereas that of Elaeolite is 2.55-2.67.

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