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Emerald and Spessartine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Hard
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.784.12-4.18
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
{???} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-87-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Emerald and Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald and Spessartine 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 Spessartine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Emerald and Spessartine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Spessartine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Spessartine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 4.12-4.18 whereas that of Spessartine is 4.12-4.18.