Aquamarine and Jet Physical Properties

Aquamarine

Jet

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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

2.66-2.801.19-1.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-82.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Aquamarine and Jet Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Jet 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 Jet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Aquamarine and Jet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Jet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Jet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 1.19-1.35 whereas that of Jet is 1.19-1.35.