Aquamarine and Cryolite Physical Properties

Aquamarine

Cryolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.66-2.80

2.97

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8

2.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Aquamarine and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Aquamarine and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.