Emerald and Clinohedrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Hard
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78
  
3.28-3.335
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
  
{010} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
5.5
  
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
  
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Emerald and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Emerald and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Emerald and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.
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