Tugtupite and Emerald Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Hard
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.60
2.67-2.78
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
{111} Imperfect
Imperfect on the [0001]
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
7.5-8
Chemical Composition
Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Be3Al2SiO6
Tugtupite and Emerald Chemical Formula
While comparing Tugtupite 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 Tugtupite and Emerald chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tugtupite- Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
Tugtupite and Emerald Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tugtupite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tugtupite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tugtupite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.