Emerald and Steatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
  
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Durability
Hard
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78
  
2.20-2.80
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Emerald and Steatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Emerald and Steatite 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 Steatite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Emerald and Steatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Steatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Steatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 2.20-2.80 whereas that of Steatite is 2.20-2.80.
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