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Aquamarine and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80
2.00-2.45
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
2-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Aquamarine and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Aquamarine and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.

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