Aquamarine and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Aquamarine

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.66-2.802.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-82.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Aquamarine and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Aquamarine and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.