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Aquamarine and Amber Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80
1.05-1.10
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
[C,H,O]

Aquamarine and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Amber 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 Amber chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

Aquamarine and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.

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