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Aquamarine and Hurlbutite 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
2.90
1.5 Fracture
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ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Aquamarine and Hurlbutite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Hurlbutite 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 Hurlbutite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Aquamarine and Hurlbutite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Hurlbutite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Hurlbutite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.90 whereas that of Hurlbutite is 2.90.

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