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Aquamarine and Phosphosiderite 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
2.66-2.802.74-2.76
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-83.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Aquamarine and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Aquamarine and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Phosphosiderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.74-2.76 whereas that of Phosphosiderite is 2.74-2.76.