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Aquamarine and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
SiO2

Aquamarine and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Aquamarine and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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