Scorodite and Emerald Physical Properties

Scorodite

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

Not Available2.67-2.78

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery

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

1.6 Cleavage

{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor

Imperfect on the [0001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-47.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Scorodite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorodite 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 Scorodite and Emerald chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Emerald- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Scorodite and Emerald Specific Gravity

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