Vishnevite and Emerald Physical Properties

Vishnevite

Emerald

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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Hard

1.4 Specific Gravity

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2.67-2.78

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

Imperfect on the [0001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6

7.5-8

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Vishnevite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Emerald chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Emerald- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Vishnevite and Emerald Specific Gravity

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