Aquamarine and Hydrophane Physical Properties

Aquamarine

Hydrophane

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.66-2.801.98-2.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-85.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Aquamarine and Hydrophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Hydrophane 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 Hydrophane chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Hydrophane- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Aquamarine and Hydrophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Hydrophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Hydrophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Hydrophane is 1.98-2.50.