Emerald and Shortite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Hard
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78
2.61
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
{010} Distinct
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Na 2Ca 2(CO 3) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Emerald and Shortite Chemical Formula
While comparing Emerald and Shortite 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 Shortite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Shortite- Na 2Ca 2(CO 3) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Emerald and Shortite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Shortite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Shortite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 2.61 whereas that of Shortite is 2.61.
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