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Aquamarine and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Hexagonite and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
2.98-3.03   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
[110] perfect; [010] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Aquamarine and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.

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