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Aquamarine and Muscovite Physical Properties


Muscovite and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Elastic   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
2.78-2.88   

Fracture
Not Available   
Micaceous, Brittle   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Perfect on the {001}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Aquamarine and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Muscovite 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 Muscovite chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Muscovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.

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