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Aquamarine and Amblygonite Physical Properties


Amblygonite and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
2.98-3.10   

Fracture
Not Available   
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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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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