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Aquamarine and Hibschite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80
3.05-3.08
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Aquamarine and Hibschite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Hibschite 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 Hibschite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Hibschite- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Aquamarine and Hibschite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Hibschite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Hibschite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Hibschite is 3.05-3.08.

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