Nepouite and Emerald Physical Properties

Nepouite

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

3.18-3.242.67-2.78

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

perfect on {001}

Imperfect on the [0001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

27.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Nepouite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepouite 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 Nepouite and Emerald chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Emerald- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Nepouite and Emerald Specific Gravity

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