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Aquamarine and Omphacite Physical Properties


Omphacite and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
3.16-3.43   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
{110} Good, {110} Good   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   

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Aquamarine and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Omphacite 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 Omphacite chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Omphacite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Omphacite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Omphacite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3.16-3.43 whereas that of Omphacite is 3.16-3.43.

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