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Aquamarine and Microlite 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
5.5
1.5 Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Aquamarine and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Microlite 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 Microlite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Microlite- (Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Aquamarine and Microlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.

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