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Aquamarine and Grossular Physical Properties


Grossular and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
3.55-3.73   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
none   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Aquamarine and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Grossular 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 Grossular chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Grossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Grossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.

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