Emerald and Narsarsukite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Hard
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78
  
2.72-2.83
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
  
Good on {100} and {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Emerald and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula
While comparing Emerald and Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Emerald and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Narsarsukite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Narsarsukite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 2.72-2.83 whereas that of Narsarsukite is 2.72-2.83.
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