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Marialite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Marialite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
Hard  

Specific Gravity
2.50  
2.67-2.78  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}  
Imperfect on the [0001]  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Be3Al2SiO6  

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Marialite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Marialite 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 Marialite and Emerald chemical formula.

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Marialite and Emerald Specific Gravity

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

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