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Aquamarine and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Sectile   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
2.39   

Fracture
Not Available   
Irregular   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Aquamarine and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.

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