Schultenite and Emerald Physical Properties

Schultenite

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

5.943-6.072.67-2.78

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good

Imperfect on the [0001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Schultenite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Schultenite 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 Schultenite and Emerald chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Emerald- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Schultenite and Emerald Specific Gravity

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