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Emerald and Brazilianite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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Hard
2.67-2.78
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Imperfect on the [0001]
7.5-8
Be3Al2SiO6
 
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2.98-2.99
Conchoidal
(010) Distinct to good
5.5
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Emerald and Brazilianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald and Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite chemical formula.

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Emerald and Brazilianite Specific Gravity

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