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Aquamarine and Gibbsite 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
2.35
1.5 Fracture
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Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Al(OH)3

Aquamarine and Gibbsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Gibbsite 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 Gibbsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3

Aquamarine and Gibbsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Gibbsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Gibbsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.35 whereas that of Gibbsite is 2.35.

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