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Hyacinth and Emerald Physical Properties

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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
3.93-4.732.67-2.78
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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Imperfect on the [0001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Be3Al2SiO6

Hyacinth and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Hyacinth 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 Hyacinth and Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hyacinth- ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Hyacinth and Emerald Specific Gravity

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