Nuummite and Emerald Physical Properties

Nuummite

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

3.18-3.372.67-2.78

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on 210

Imperfect on the [0001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-67.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Nuummite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Nuummite 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 Nuummite and Emerald chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Emerald- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Nuummite and Emerald Specific Gravity

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