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Emerald and Chromite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78
4.5-4.8
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
None, parting may develop along {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Fe++Cr2O4

Emerald and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald and Chromite 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 Chromite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4

Emerald and Chromite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Chromite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Chromite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 4.5-4.8 whereas that of Chromite is 4.5-4.8.