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Thulite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Thulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
3.1   
2.67-2.78   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   
Imperfect on the [0001]   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Thulite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Emerald chemical formula.

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Thulite and Emerald Specific Gravity

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

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