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Aquamarine and Glaucophane 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
3-3.15
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
Good on [110] and on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6.0-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Aquamarine and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Aquamarine and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.

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