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Aegirine and Aquamarine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.60
2.66-2.80
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Be3Al2SiO6

Aegirine and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Aquamarine 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 Aegirine and Aquamarine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6

Aegirine and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.

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