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Alexandrite and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Aquamarine and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
2.66-2.80   

Fracture
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Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.   
3,1 basal   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
Be3Al2SiO6   

Optical Properties >>
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Alexandrite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite 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 Alexandrite and Aquamarine chemical formula.

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Alexandrite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

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

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