Ammolite and Emerald Physical Properties

Ammolite

Emerald

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

Hard

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.75-2.802.67-2.78

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Granular

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

no true cleavage

Imperfect on the [0001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

47.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Ammolite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Emerald chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Emerald- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Ammolite and Emerald Specific Gravity

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