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Emerald and Diamond Physical Properties


Diamond and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Hard   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78   
3.50-3.53   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]   
111 (perfect in four directions)   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
10   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
C   

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Emerald and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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Emerald and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.

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