Aquamarine and Leucophanite Physical Properties

Aquamarine

Leucophanite

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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

2.66-2.80

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1.5 Fracture

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Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8

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1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Aquamarine and Leucophanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Aquamarine and Leucophanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Leucophanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Leucophanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is Not Available whereas that of Leucophanite is Not Available.