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Aquamarine and Elbaite Physical Properties


Elbaite and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
2.90-3.10   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
7   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references   

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Aquamarine and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Elbaite 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 Elbaite chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Elbaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.

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