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Emerald and Hyalite 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
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-85.5-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Emerald and Hyalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald and Hyalite 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 Hyalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Emerald and Hyalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Hyalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Hyalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is Not Available whereas that of Hyalite is Not Available.