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Aquamarine and Cacoxenite Physical Properties


Cacoxenite 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   
2.2-2.6   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)   

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Aquamarine and Cacoxenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Cacoxenite 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 Cacoxenite chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Cacoxenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Cacoxenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Cacoxenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.2-2.6 whereas that of Cacoxenite is 2.2-2.6.

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