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Aquamarine and Chlorastrolite Physical Properties


Chlorastrolite and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
3.1-3.5   

Fracture
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Granular   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
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Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Aquamarine and Chlorastrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Chlorastrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Chlorastrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Chlorastrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3.1-3.5 whereas that of Chlorastrolite is 3.1-3.5.

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