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Aquamarine and Grandidierite 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
2.85-3.00
1.5 Fracture
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Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Aquamarine and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Aquamarine and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.

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