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Aquamarine and Amblygonite 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
2.66-2.80
2.98-3.10
1.5 Fracture
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Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Aquamarine and Amblygonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Aquamarine and Amblygonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Amblygonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Amblygonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Amblygonite is 2.98-3.10.

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