Emerald and Schorlomite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Hard
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78
  
3.77-3.93
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Emerald and Schorlomite Chemical Formula
While comparing Emerald and Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Emerald and Schorlomite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Schorlomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Schorlomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 3.77-3.93 whereas that of Schorlomite is 3.77-3.93.
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