Aquamarine and Chrysotile Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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insoluble in water
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80
  
2.51-2.63
  
Fracture
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Fibrous
  
Cleavage
3,1 basal
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
2.5-4.5
  
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)
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.