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Aquamarine and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
5.9   

Fracture
Not Available   
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
None observed   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
3   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Not Available   

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Aquamarine and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Mottramite 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 Mottramite chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Mottramite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.

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