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Emerald and Fibrolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Hard
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.783.14-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-86-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Emerald and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Emerald and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.