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Emerald and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78
3.30-3.50
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Emerald and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Emerald and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.