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Aquamarine and Hollandite Physical Properties


Hollandite 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   
5.05   

Fracture
Not Available   
Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
4-6   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   

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Aquamarine and Hollandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Hollandite 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 Hollandite chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Hollandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Hollandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Hollandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 5.05 whereas that of Hollandite is 5.05.

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