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Emerald and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Zinnwaldite and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Elastic  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
Hard  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78  
2.9-3.1  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]  
Perfect basal {001}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
3.5-4.0  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
-  

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Emerald and Zinnwaldite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite chemical formula.

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Emerald and Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 2.9-3.1 whereas that of Zinnwaldite is 2.9-3.1.

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