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Smaragdite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Smaragdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Hard   

Specific Gravity
3.24-3.50   
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
5.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
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Be3Al2SiO6   

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Smaragdite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Smaragdite 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 Smaragdite and Emerald chemical formula.

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Smaragdite and Emerald Specific Gravity

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

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