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Aquamarine and Kunzite Physical Properties


Kunzite and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Not Available   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
1,2 prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Aquamarine and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.

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