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Emerald and Steatite Physical Properties


Steatite and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Hard   
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Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78   
2.20-2.80   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
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Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]   
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Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
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Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Emerald and Steatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald and Steatite 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 Steatite chemical formula.

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Emerald and Steatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Steatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Steatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 2.20-2.80 whereas that of Steatite is 2.20-2.80.

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