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Aquamarine and Caledonite Physical Properties


Caledonite and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
5.6-5.76   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
[001] perfect; [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Aquamarine and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.

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