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Aquamarine and Fire Opal Physical Properties

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
2.66-2.80
1.97-2.22
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Aquamarine and Fire Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Fire Opal 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 Fire Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Fire Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Aquamarine and Fire Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Fire Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Fire Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Fire Opal is 1.97-2.22.

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