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Emerald and Gaspite Physical Properties


Gaspite and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
Hard  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78  
3.21  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
MnAsO4  

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Emerald and Gaspite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald and Gaspite 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 Gaspite chemical formula.

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Emerald and Gaspite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Gaspite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Gaspite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 3.21 whereas that of Gaspite is 3.21.

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