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Aquamarine and Powellite 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
4.23
1.5 Fracture
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UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
{111} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Aquamarine and Powellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Powellite 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 Powellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Aquamarine and Powellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Powellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Powellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 4.23 whereas that of Powellite is 4.23.

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