Leucophanite and Emerald Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Hard
  
Specific Gravity
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2.67-2.78
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct
  
Imperfect on the [0001]
  
Mohs Hardness
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7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
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Be3Al2SiO6
  
Leucophanite and Emerald Chemical Formula
While comparing Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite and Emerald chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
Leucophanite and Emerald Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Leucophanite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Leucophanite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Leucophanite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.