Stichtite and Emerald Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Hard
Specific Gravity
2.11-2.20
2.67-2.78
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Imperfect on the [0001]
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
7.5-8
Chemical Composition
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Be3Al2SiO6
Stichtite and Emerald Chemical Formula
While comparing Stichtite 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 Stichtite and Emerald chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
Stichtite and Emerald Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stichtite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stichtite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stichtite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.