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Aquamarine and Calcite Physical Properties


Calcite 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   
2.67-2.73   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
3   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Aquamarine and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.

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