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Aquamarine and Natrolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80
2.20-2.26
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
Perfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Aquamarine and Natrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Natrolite 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 Natrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Natrolite- Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Aquamarine and Natrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Natrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Natrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.20-2.26 whereas that of Natrolite is 2.20-2.26.

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