Lavrovite and Emerald Physical Properties

Lavrovite

Emerald

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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

Not Available2.67-2.78

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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Imperfect on the [0001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Lavrovite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Lavrovite 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 Lavrovite and Emerald chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Emerald- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Lavrovite and Emerald Specific Gravity

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