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Aquamarine and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
4.3-5   

Fracture
Not Available   
Irregular/uneven   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Not Available   

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Aquamarine and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.

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