Musgravite and Emerald Physical Properties

Musgravite

Emerald

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

Hard

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.62-3.682.67-2.78

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Imperfect on the [0001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8-8.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Musgravite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite 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 Musgravite and Emerald chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Emerald- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Musgravite and Emerald Specific Gravity

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