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Aquamarine and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
2.55-2.70   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Absent   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
SiO2   

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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.

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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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