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Emerald and Wavellite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
Hard
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.782.36
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-83.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Emerald and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Emerald and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.