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Emerald and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
Hard  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78  
2.55-2.57  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
KAlSi3O8  

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Emerald and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald and Amazonite 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 Emerald and Amazonite chemical formula.

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Emerald and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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