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Emerald and Thulite Physical Properties

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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
2.67-2.783.1
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-86-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Emerald and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Emerald and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.