Chlorite group and Emerald Physical Properties

Chlorite group

Emerald

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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Hard

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.6-3.32.67-2.78

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect 001

Imperfect on the [0001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Chlorite group and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Emerald chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Emerald- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Chlorite group and Emerald Specific Gravity

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