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Aquamarine and Cavansite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80
2.25-2.33
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
Good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Aquamarine and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Cavansite 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 Cavansite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Aquamarine and Cavansite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Cavansite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.25-2.33 whereas that of Cavansite is 2.25-2.33.

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