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Aquamarine and Ettringite Physical Properties


Ettringite and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Partially soluble in water   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
1.77   

Fracture
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Not Available   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Perfect on {10 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Aquamarine and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.

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