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Kainite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Kainite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
2.15   
2.67-2.78   

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

Cleavage
{001}, perfect   
Imperfect on the [0001]   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Kainite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite 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 Kainite and Emerald chemical formula.

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Kainite and Emerald Specific Gravity

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

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