Smaragdite and Emerald Physical Properties

Smaragdite

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

3.24-3.502.67-2.78

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

5.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Smaragdite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Smaragdite 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 Smaragdite and Emerald chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Emerald- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Smaragdite and Emerald Specific Gravity

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