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Aquamarine and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80
3.0-3.3
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
MnCO3

Aquamarine and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3

Aquamarine and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.

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