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Aquamarine and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Chrysotile and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble in water   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
2.51-2.63   

Fracture
Not Available   
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)   

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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.

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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.

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