Aquamarine and Gyrolite Physical Properties

Aquamarine

Gyrolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.66-2.802.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-82

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Aquamarine and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

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Aquamarine and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Gyrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Gyrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.48 whereas that of Gyrolite is 2.48.