Gaspeite and Emerald Physical Properties

Gaspeite

Emerald

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

HCl soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

Hard

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.712.67-2.78

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{10 1 1} Good

Imperfect on the [0001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Gaspeite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite and Emerald 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 Gaspeite and Emerald chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Chemical formula of Emerald- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Gaspeite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaspeite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaspeite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaspeite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.