Aquamarine and Chabazite Physical Properties

Aquamarine

Chabazite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.66-2.802.08-2.16

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

distinct/good on {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-84.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Aquamarine and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Chabazite 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 Chabazite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Aquamarine and Chabazite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.