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Aquamarine and Gahnospinel Physical Properties


Gahnospinel and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
3.65-4.55   

Fracture
Not Available   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
None, but may exhibit slight parting   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Aquamarine and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.

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