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Aquamarine and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Jacobsite and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
4.76-5.03   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Aquamarine and Jacobsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Jacobsite 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 Jacobsite chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Jacobsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Jacobsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Jacobsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 4.76-5.03 whereas that of Jacobsite is 4.76-5.03.

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