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Emerald and Chambersite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.3 Durability
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78
3.50
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Emerald and Chambersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald and Chambersite 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 Chambersite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Chambersite- Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Emerald and Chambersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Chambersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Chambersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 3.50 whereas that of Chambersite is 3.50.