Aquamarine and Crocoite Physical Properties

Aquamarine

Crocoite

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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

2.66-2.805.90-6.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

{110} Distinct, {001} Indistinct, {100} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-82.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

PbCrO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Aquamarine and Crocoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Crocoite 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 Crocoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Crocoite- PbCrO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Aquamarine and Crocoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Crocoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Crocoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 5.90-6.10 whereas that of Crocoite is 5.90-6.10.