Emerald and Amazonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Hard
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78
  
2.55-2.57
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
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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