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Aquamarine and Agate Physical Properties


Agate and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
2.60-2.64   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
SiO2   

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Aquamarine and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Agate 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 Aquamarine and Agate chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Agate is 2.60-2.64.

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