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Emerald and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Hexagonite and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
Hard  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78  
2.98-3.03  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]  
[110] perfect; [010] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Emerald and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

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Emerald and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.

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