Emerald and Rhodizite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Hard
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78
  
3.34-3.44
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
  
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
8-8.5
  
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
  
(K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Emerald and Rhodizite Chemical Formula
While comparing Emerald and Rhodizite 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 Rhodizite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Rhodizite- (K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Emerald and Rhodizite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Rhodizite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Rhodizite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 3.34-3.44 whereas that of Rhodizite is 3.34-3.44.
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