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Vesuvianite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
Hard  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
2.67-2.78  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  
Imperfect on the [0001]  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  
Be3Al2SiO6  

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Vesuvianite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Emerald chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Emerald Specific Gravity

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

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