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Aquamarine and Brazilianite Physical Properties


Brazilianite 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   
2.98-2.99   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Gems   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
(010) Distinct to good   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Aquamarine and Brazilianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Brazilianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Brazilianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Brazilianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.98-2.99 whereas that of Brazilianite is 2.98-2.99.

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