Aquamarine and Feldspar Physical Properties

Aquamarine

Feldspar

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.66-2.802.56-2.75

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

two or three

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-86-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Aquamarine and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Aquamarine and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.