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Aquamarine and Franklinite Physical Properties


Franklinite and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
5.05-5.22   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Aquamarine and Franklinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Franklinite 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 Franklinite chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Franklinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Franklinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Franklinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 5.05-5.22 whereas that of Franklinite is 5.05-5.22.

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