Euclase

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 7,5
Specific Gravity 3,08 – 3,12
Refractive Index 1,65 – 1,677
Crystal System Monoclinic
Luster Vitreous
Fracture Conchoidal
Color various
Birefringence 0,019
Dispersion 0,016
Pleochroism Weak: colorless-(greenish) - yellow-green - blue-green

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Euclase
Mohs hardness of Euclase shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Euclase
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

β a b c Monoclinic a ≠ b ≠ c, α = γ = 90°, β ≠ 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Moderate ($50-500/ct)

Treatments

Blue and green may be produced by irradiation of colorless stones - Blue Chart Gem Identification, Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, 2010, p 4 7.5Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references 3.08 to 3.12Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references BrittleWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) PerfectHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) 1 perfect and easy cleavageMore from other references ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) 1.650 to 1.677Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references Biaxial/+Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references 0.019 to 0.025Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references Weak: colorless-(greenish) - yellow-green - blue-greenHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) 0.016Arthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Colourless, greenish, bluish, greenish-blue, blueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references Blue variety often shows redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) Blue Fe2+-O-Fe3+ charge transfer. Green Cr3+ in octahedral coordinationW. William Hanneman, Pragmatic Spectroscopy For Gemologists (2011) TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references VitreousArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Weak or noneWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) MonoclinicHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references Flattened prismaticMichael O?Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references Euclase is found in pegmatites and is formed from the decomposition of beryl.Michael O?Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) Euclase information at mindat.org Brazil&nbsp; Gems, Sixth Edition, Michael O’Donoghue, 2006, p. 410 Colombia&nbsp; Emeralds of the World English extraLapis Vol. 2 2002 pp36-45 Fabre Minerals. Myanmar&nbsp; Ted Themelis (2008) Gems & mines of Mogok Zimbabwe&nbsp; Gems, Sixth Edition, Michael O’Donoghue, 2006, p. 410

About Euclase

A euclase é um silicato de berílio e alumínio que ocorre em cristais prismáticos incolores, brancos, amarelos, verdes ou azuis. A sua cor azul clara a intensa é a mais valorizada em joalharia. Apesar da sua beleza, a euclase é dificilmente facetada devido à clivagem perfeita que lhe dá o nome ("clivagem fácil" em grego). O Brasil e o Zimbabwe são as principais fontes de euclase de qualidade gema. A sua raridade e dificuldade de lapidação aumentam o valor dos exemplares facetados.

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Jewelry Use

Durability 8/10

Suitable for daily wear

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Euclase?
A euclase é um silicato de berílio e alumínio que ocorre em cristais prismáticos incolores, brancos, amarelos, verdes ou azuis. A sua cor azul clara a intensa é a mais valorizada em joalharia. Apesar da sua beleza, a euclase é dificilmente facetada devido à clivagem perfeita que lhe dá o nome ("cliv
What is the hardness of Euclase?
Euclase has a Mohs hardness of 7.5, making it excellent for use in jewelry.
What color is Euclase?
Euclase is primarily Various.
How much does Euclase cost?
Euclase falls into the Moderate ($50-500/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Euclase?
Euclase belongs to the Monoclinic crystal system.

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