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Aquamarine and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties


Rhodochrosite and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
3.0-3.3   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
MnCO3   

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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.

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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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