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Aquamarine and Carletonite Physical Properties


Carletonite 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   
2.45   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
4-4.5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Aquamarine and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Carletonite 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 Carletonite chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Carletonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Carletonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Carletonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.45 whereas that of Carletonite is 2.45.

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