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Aquamarine and Hodgkinsonite 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
4.06-4.08
1.5 Fracture
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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
{???} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Aquamarine and Hodgkinsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Hodgkinsonite 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 Hodgkinsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Hodgkinsonite- Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Aquamarine and Hodgkinsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Hodgkinsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Hodgkinsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 4.06-4.08 whereas that of Hodgkinsonite is 4.06-4.08.

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