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250 Cts Raw Beryl Emerald Crystals from Rwanda 2-15 mm x 4-55 mm No.:101
$ 6.33
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Description
250 CARATS/50 GRAMS ASSORTED SIZE RAW BERYL EMERALD CRYSYALS FROM RWANDA2-15 mm x 4-54 mm
No.: 101
You are buying ONE (1) Lot of 250 Carats or 50 Grams Raw Beryl Emerald Crystals from the Country of Rwanda. The Crystals have sizes ranging from 2 mm to 15 mm in diameter and are from 4 mm to 54 mm long. The mix is always random. They are in mint raw mined condition. They are made from Be
3
Al
2
Si
6
O
18
which of course is the mineral Beryl.
This material has high hardness, high stiffness, good corrosion resistance to chemicals at high temperature, and high use temperature. They may be cut and polished. Some will yield gem quality Emeralds. They have a lovely Blue-Green Color.
They may also be used for jewelry or for applications. Your imagination is the only limiting factor in the spectrum of possible applications for this component. Be sure to view all photos as they are an integral component of the item description.
The specifications for these components are as follows:
Outside Diameter:
Approximately 2 mm - 15 m
Length:
Approximately 4 mm - 54 mm
Please Note:
There are visually discernible differences in any or all of the dimensions.
Composition:
Molecular Weight = 537.50 gm
Beryllium
5.03 % Be
13.96 % BeO
Aluminum
10.04 % Al
18.97 % Al
2
O
3
Silicon
31.35 % Si
67.07 % SiO
2
Oxygen
53.58 % O
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100.00 %
100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE
Empirical Formula:
Be
3
Al
2
Si
6
O
18
Physical Properties of Beryl
Cleavage:
{0001} Imperfect
Color:
Green, Blue, Yellow, Colorless, Pink.
Density:
2.63 - 2.9, Average = 2.76 gr/cm
3
Diaphaneity:
Transparent to subtranslucent
Fracture:
Brittle - Conchoidal - Very brittle fracture producing small,
conchoidal fragments.
Habit:
Columnar - Forms columns
Habit:
Crystalline - Coarse - Occurs as well-formed coarse-sized
crystals.
Habit:
Prismatic - Crystals Shaped like Slender Prisms (e.g.tourmaline).
Hardness:
7.5-8 Mohs
Luminescence:
Non-fluorescent.
Luster:
Vitreous - Resinous
Streak:
White
Optical Properties of Beryl
Dichroism (e):
yellowish green, colorless, or colorless.
Dichroism (w):
bluish green, blue, or pink.
Gladstone-Dale:
CI meas= 0.008 (Superior) –
where the CI = (1-KPDmeas/KC)
CI calc = -0.039 (Excellent) - where the CI = (1-KPDcalc/KC)
KPDcalc = 0.2205,KPDmeas= 0.2106,KC= 0.2123
Ncalc = 1.56 - 1.62
Optical Data:
Uniaxial (-), e=1.564-1.595, w=1.568-1.602,
Birefringence =0.0040-0.0070.
These components were not specifically manufactured for an individual application; therefore be sure to check the dimensional descriptions carefully for your application. Future returns or requests for refunds, because of some "fit" issue or the like will not be honored.
Your imagination is the only limiting factor in the spectrum of possible applications for these components and materials.
If you require additional technical information, design, or application engineering consultation, feel free to contact us. As a materials scientist with four decades experience in high temperature processing, ceramics, dentistry, and jewelry manufacture it will be possible to provide you with creative and imaginative approaches to your requirements.
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No.:101