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Pink Opal and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Pink Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Hard   

Specific Gravity
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2.67-2.78   

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

Cleavage
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Imperfect on the [0001]   

Mohs Hardness
6   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
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Be3Al2SiO6   

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Pink Opal and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Pink Opal 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 Pink Opal and Emerald chemical formula.

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Pink Opal and Emerald Specific Gravity

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

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