Aquamarine and Edenite Physical Properties

Aquamarine

Edenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.66-2.803.05-3.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Good on (110)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-85-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Aquamarine and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

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Aquamarine and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.