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Aquamarine and Gedrite 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
3.15-3.259
1.5 Fracture
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1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
Gedrite   Magnesiogedrite , Comments: Dark gray cleavage fragment of magnesiogedrite (gedrite). , Location: Bamble, Telemark, Norway. , Scale: See Image.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Aquamarine and Gedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Gedrite 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 Gedrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Gedrite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Aquamarine and Gedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Gedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Gedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3.15-3.259 whereas that of Gedrite is 3.15-3.259.