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Emerald and Dumortierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78
3.26-3.41
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
7-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Emerald and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Emerald and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.

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