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Aquamarine and Rubellite 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
3.01-3.06
1.5 Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

Aquamarine and Rubellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Rubellite 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 Rubellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Rubellite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

Aquamarine and Rubellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Rubellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Rubellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3.01-3.06 whereas that of Rubellite is 3.01-3.06.

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