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Emerald and Prasiolite Physical Properties


Prasiolite and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Hard   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78   
2.65   

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

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]   
3,1   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
7   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Emerald and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

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Emerald and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.

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