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Emerald and Blue spinel Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

Hard
-

Specific Gravity

2.67-2.78-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
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Cleavage

Imperfect on the [0001]
None

Mohs Hardness

7.5-8-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Be3Al2SiO6
MgAl2O4

Emerald and Blue spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald and Blue spinel 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 Blue spinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Blue spinel- MgAl2O4

Emerald and Blue spinel Specific Gravity

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