Aquamarine and Boleite Physical Properties

Aquamarine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.66-2.805.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

[001] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-83-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Aquamarine and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Boleite 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 Boleite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Aquamarine and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.