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Aquamarine and Linarite 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
5.35
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Aquamarine and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Linarite 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 Linarite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Aquamarine and Linarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Linarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Linarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 5.35 whereas that of Linarite is 5.35.

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