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Anorthite and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Aquamarine and Anorthite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.77   
2.66-2.80   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]   
3,1 basal   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Anorthite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthite 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 Anorthite and Aquamarine chemical formula.

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Anorthite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

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

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