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Aquamarine and Sanidine Physical Properties


Sanidine and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
2.54-2.61   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Aquamarine and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Sanidine 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 Sanidine chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Sanidine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Sanidine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Sanidine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Sanidine is 2.54-2.61.

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