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Aquamarine and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Baddeleyite 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   
5.5-6.0   

Fracture
Not Available   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
{001} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6.5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Aquamarine and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.

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