Arfvedsonite and Emerald Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Hard
  
Specific Gravity
3.3-3.5
  
2.67-2.78
  
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
  
Imperfect on the [0001]
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Arfvedsonite and Emerald Chemical Formula
While comparing Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Emerald chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
Arfvedsonite and Emerald Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Arfvedsonite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Arfvedsonite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Arfvedsonite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.