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Aquamarine and Cobaltite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80
6.3
1.5 Fracture
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UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Aquamarine and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Cobaltite 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 Cobaltite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Aquamarine and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Cobaltite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Cobaltite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 6.3 whereas that of Cobaltite is 6.3.

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