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Magnesite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Magnesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Effervesces in hot HCl   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
2.92-3.12   
2.67-2.78   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect   
Imperfect on the [0001]   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Magnesite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesite 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 Magnesite and Emerald chemical formula.

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Magnesite and Emerald Specific Gravity

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

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