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Aquamarine and Orthoclase Physical Properties


Orthoclase and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
2.54-2.61   

Fracture
Not Available   
Gems, Uneven   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Aquamarine and Orthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Orthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Orthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Orthoclase is 2.54-2.61.

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