Amazonite and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Amazonite

Aquamarine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.572.66-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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1.6 Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Amazonite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Aquamarine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Amazonite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

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