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Aquamarine and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Hackmanite and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
2.27-2.33   

Fracture
Not Available   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
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Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Aquamarine and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.

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