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Aquamarine and Almandine Physical Properties

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
2.66-2.803.95-4.30
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-87-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Aquamarine and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Almandine 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 Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Aquamarine and Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.