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Emerald and Diaspore Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Very brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78
3.30-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Emerald and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Emerald and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.