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Grandidierite and Emerald Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00
2.67-2.78
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
Imperfect on the [0001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Be3Al2SiO6

Grandidierite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Grandidierite and Emerald Specific Gravity

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