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Aquamarine and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
2.55-2.57   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
KAlSi3O8   

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Aquamarine and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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