Emerald and Uvite Physical Properties

Emerald

Uvite

Uvite and Emerald Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Not Available

Solubility

Not Available

Durability

Hard

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.67-2.78

2.97-3.14

Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Cleavage

Imperfect on the [0001]

{1011} Indistinct

Mohs Hardness

7.5-8

Not Available

Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Emerald and Uvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald and Uvite 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 Uvite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Emerald- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Emerald and Uvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Uvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Uvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 2.97-3.14 whereas that of Uvite is 2.97-3.14.