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Spodumene and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Spodumene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
2.67-2.78   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   
Imperfect on the [0001]   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Spodumene and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene 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 Spodumene and Emerald chemical formula.

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Spodumene and Emerald Specific Gravity

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

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