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Zinnwaldite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
Hard  

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1  
2.67-2.78  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}  
Imperfect on the [0001]  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
-  
Be3Al2SiO6  

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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.

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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.

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