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Aquamarine and Alunite Physical Properties


Alunite and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
2.6-2.9   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
On {0001}, perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6   

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Aquamarine and Alunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Alunite 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 Alunite chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Alunite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Alunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Alunite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.6-2.9 whereas that of Alunite is 2.6-2.9.

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