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Foitite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Foitite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
3.17   
2.67-2.78   

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

Cleavage
None   
Imperfect on the [0001]   

Mohs Hardness
7   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Foitite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Foitite and Emerald 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 Foitite and Emerald chemical formula.

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Foitite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Foitite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Foitite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Foitite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.

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