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Aquamarine and Lazulite Physical Properties


Lazulite 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   
3.04-3.17   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references   

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Aquamarine and Lazulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Lazulite 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 Lazulite chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Lazulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Lazulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Lazulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3.04-3.17 whereas that of Lazulite is 3.04-3.17.

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