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Aquamarine and Dumortierite Physical Properties


Dumortierite and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
3.26-3.41   

Fracture
Not Available   
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
7-8.5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
AlAl6O3BSi3O18   

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Aquamarine and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.

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