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Aquamarine and Andesine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80
2.65-2.69
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Aquamarine and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Aquamarine and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.

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