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Aquamarine and Esperite Physical Properties


Esperite and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
4.28-4.42   

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

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Aquamarine and Esperite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Esperite 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 Esperite chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Esperite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.

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