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Emerald and Sogdianite Physical Properties


Sogdianite 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   
2.77-2.90   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]   
{0001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
7   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
(K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Emerald and Sogdianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald and Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite chemical formula.

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Emerald and Sogdianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Sogdianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Sogdianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 2.77-2.90 whereas that of Sogdianite is 2.77-2.90.

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