Aquamarine and Eosphorite Physical Properties

Aquamarine

Eosphorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.66-2.803.05-3.08

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Poor on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-85

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Aquamarine and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Aquamarine and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.