Aquamarine and Cerussite Physical Properties

Aquamarine

Cerussite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.66-2.806.46-6.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Good [110] and [021]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-83-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Aquamarine and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Cerussite 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 Cerussite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Aquamarine and Cerussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Cerussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Cerussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 6.46-6.57 whereas that of Cerussite is 6.46-6.57.