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Emerald and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Sarcopside and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
Hard  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78  
3.79-3.94  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Lamellar, Splintery  

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]  
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
4  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
FeAs  

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Emerald and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

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Emerald and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.

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