Aquamarine and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Aquamarine

Riebeckite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.66-2.803.28-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-85.0-6.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Aquamarine and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Aquamarine and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.