Emerald and Sylvite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Hard
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78
  
1.993
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Not Available
  
Emerald and Sylvite Chemical Formula
While comparing Emerald and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
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Emerald and Sylvite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.