Aquamarine and Friedelite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80
  
3.06-3.19
  
Fracture
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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
3,1 basal
  
{010} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
4-5
  
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Aquamarine and Friedelite Chemical Formula
While comparing Aquamarine and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Aquamarine and Friedelite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.