Spessartine and Emerald Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
Hard
  
Specific Gravity
4.12-4.18
  
2.67-2.78
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
  
Imperfect on the [0001]
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Spessartine and Emerald Chemical Formula
While comparing Spessartine 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 Spessartine and Emerald chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
Spessartine and Emerald Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spessartine and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spessartine and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spessartine is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.