Aquamarine and Halite Physical Properties

Aquamarine

Halite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Water-soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.66-2.802.17

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-82.0-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

NaCl

Aquamarine and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

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Aquamarine and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.