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Smaragdite and Chambersite Physical Properties


Chambersite and Smaragdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.24-3.50  
3.50  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
7  

Chemical Composition
NaCa2(Al,Fe)3Si6O18(OH)4  
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Smaragdite and Chambersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smaragdite and Chambersite 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 Smaragdite and Chambersite chemical formula.

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Smaragdite and Chambersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smaragdite and Chambersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smaragdite and Chambersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smaragdite is 3.50 whereas that of Chambersite is 3.50.

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