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Zinnwaldite
Zinnwaldite

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Zinnwaldite and Emerald Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Elastic
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
Hard

Specific Gravity

2.9-3.12.67-2.78
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Perfect basal {001}
Imperfect on the [0001]

Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.07.5-8
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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Be3Al2SiO6

Zinnwaldite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zinnwaldite- -
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Zinnwaldite and Emerald Specific Gravity

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