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Jet and Emerald Physical Properties


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Emerald and Jet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
1.19-1.35   
2.67-2.78   

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
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Imperfect on the [0001]   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
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Be3Al2SiO6   

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Jet and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet 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 Jet and Emerald chemical formula.

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Jet and Emerald Specific Gravity

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

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