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Vanadinite and Emerald Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1
2.67-2.78
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Imperfect on the [0001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
C20H36
Be3Al2SiO6

Vanadinite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Vanadinite and Emerald Specific Gravity

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