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Aquamarine and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Sectile   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
3.06   

Fracture
Not Available   
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   

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Aquamarine and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.

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