Emerald and Omphacite Physical Properties

Emerald

Omphacite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Hard

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.67-2.783.16-3.43

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Imperfect on the [0001]

{110} Good, {110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-85-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Emerald and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald and Omphacite 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 Omphacite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Emerald- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Omphacite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

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Emerald and Omphacite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Omphacite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Omphacite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 3.16-3.43 whereas that of Omphacite is 3.16-3.43.