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Aquamarine and Malachite 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
3.25-4.10
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Cu2CO3(OH)2

Aquamarine and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Malachite 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 Malachite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2

Aquamarine and Malachite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.

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