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Aquamarine and Astrophyllite Physical Properties


Astrophyllite 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   
3.2-3.4   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
3   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Aquamarine and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Astrophyllite 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 Astrophyllite chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Astrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Astrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Astrophyllite is 3.2-3.4.

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