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Aquamarine and Euclase Physical Properties


Euclase 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   
3.08-3.12   

Fracture
Not Available   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Aquamarine and Euclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Euclase 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 Euclase chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Euclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Euclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Euclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3.08-3.12 whereas that of Euclase is 3.08-3.12.

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