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Aquamarine and Atacamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80
3.745-3.776
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Cu2Cl(OH)3

Aquamarine and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Atacamite 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 Atacamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Aquamarine and Atacamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.

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