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Vlasovite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Vlasovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
2.97   
2.67-2.78   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Distinct on {010}   
Imperfect on the [0001]   

Mohs Hardness
6   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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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.

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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.

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