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Emerald and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Seraphinite and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
Hard  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78  
2.60-3.02  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Emerald and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite chemical formula.

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Emerald and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Seraphinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Seraphinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Seraphinite is 2.60-3.02.

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