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Aquamarine and Humite Physical Properties


Humite and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
3.20-3.32   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Poor   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Aquamarine and Humite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Humite 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 Humite chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Humite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Humite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Humite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3.20-3.32 whereas that of Humite is 3.20-3.32.

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