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Aquamarine and Gahnite Physical Properties


Gahnite and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
4.00-4.62   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Indistinct parting on [111]   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Aquamarine and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.

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