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Aquamarine and Pezzottaite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80
2.90-3.14
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
Imperfect; basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Aquamarine and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Aquamarine and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.

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