Emerald and Piemontite Physical Properties

Emerald

Piemontite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

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)

Uneven, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

Imperfect on the [0001]

[001] good, [100] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-86-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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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.