Williamsite and Emerald Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Hard
  
Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63
  
2.67-2.78
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Imperfect on the [0001]
  
Mohs Hardness
4
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Williamsite and Emerald Chemical Formula
While comparing Williamsite 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 Williamsite and Emerald chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Williamsite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
Williamsite and Emerald Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Williamsite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Williamsite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Williamsite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.