Aquamarine and Prase Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80
  
2.64-2.69
  
Fracture
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Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
3,1 basal
  
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Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
  
SiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Aquamarine and Prase Chemical Formula
While comparing Aquamarine and Prase 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 Prase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Aquamarine and Prase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Prase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Prase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Prase is 2.64-2.69.