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Aquamarine and Liddicoatite Physical Properties

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
3.02
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
{0001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Aquamarine and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Aquamarine and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.

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