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Aquamarine and Rhodizite 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
3.34-3.44
1.5 Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
(K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Aquamarine and Rhodizite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Rhodizite 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 Rhodizite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Rhodizite- (K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Aquamarine and Rhodizite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Rhodizite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Rhodizite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3.34-3.44 whereas that of Rhodizite is 3.34-3.44.

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