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Tsavorite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
Hard  

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73  
2.67-2.78  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Imperfect on the [0001]  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  
Be3Al2SiO6  

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Tsavorite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite and Emerald chemical formula.

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Tsavorite and Emerald Specific Gravity

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

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