Emerald and Lavrovite Physical Properties

Emerald

Lavrovite

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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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.67-2.78Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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1.6 Cleavage

Imperfect on the [0001]

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Emerald and Lavrovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald and Lavrovite 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 Lavrovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Emerald- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Emerald and Lavrovite Specific Gravity

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