Emerald and Grandidierite Physical Properties

Emerald and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Emerald- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
• Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Emerald and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.