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Emerald and Piemontite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
[001] good, [100] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Not Available

Emerald and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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

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