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Emerald and Scorzalite Physical Properties


Scorzalite and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Hard   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78   
3.31   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]   
{110} Good   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Emerald and Scorzalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald and Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite chemical formula.

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Emerald and Scorzalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Scorzalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Scorzalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 3.31 whereas that of Scorzalite is 3.31.

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