Amazonite and Emerald Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
Hard
  
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
  
2.67-2.78
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
  
Imperfect on the [0001]
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Amazonite and Emerald Chemical Formula
While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Emerald chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
Amazonite and Emerald Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.