Vlasovite and Emerald Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Emerald

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

Hard

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.972.67-2.78

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

Imperfect on the [0001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

67.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Vlasovite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Emerald chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Emerald- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Vlasovite and Emerald Specific Gravity

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