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Emerald and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
Hard  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]  
[010] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Emerald and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Emerald and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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