Aquamarine and Augelite Physical Properties

Aquamarine

Augelite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.66-2.802.70-2.75

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-84.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Aquamarine and Augelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Augelite 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 Augelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Augelite- Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Aquamarine and Augelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Augelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Augelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.70-2.75 whereas that of Augelite is 2.70-2.75.