Emerald and Anatase Physical Properties

Emerald

Anatase

Anatase and Emerald Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

Solubility

Not Available

Durability

Hard

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.67-2.78

3.82-3.97

Fracture

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

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Cleavage

Imperfect on the [0001]

Perfect on [001] and [011]

Mohs Hardness

7.5-8

5.5-6

Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Emerald and Anatase Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald and Anatase 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 Anatase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Emerald- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Emerald and Anatase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Anatase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Anatase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 3.82-3.97 whereas that of Anatase is 3.82-3.97.