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Sogdianite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Sogdianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
2.77-2.90   
2.67-2.78   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{0001} Perfect   
Imperfect on the [0001]   

Mohs Hardness
7   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Sogdianite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite and Emerald chemical formula.

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Sogdianite and Emerald Specific Gravity

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

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