Shungite and Emerald Physical Properties

Shungite

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

Not Available2.67-2.78

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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Imperfect on the [0001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Shungite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite 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 Shungite and Emerald chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Emerald- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Shungite and Emerald Specific Gravity

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