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Gahnite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Gahnite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62   
2.67-2.78   

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

Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]   
Imperfect on the [0001]   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Gahnite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite 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 Gahnite and Emerald chemical formula.

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Gahnite and Emerald Specific Gravity

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

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