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Emerald and Kutnohorite 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
3.12
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
Perfect on {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
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Emerald and Kutnohorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald and Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
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Emerald and Kutnohorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Kutnohorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Kutnohorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 3.12 whereas that of Kutnohorite is 3.12.