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Aquamarine and Schorlomite Physical Properties


Schorlomite and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
3.77-3.93   

Fracture
Not Available   
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Aquamarine and Schorlomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Schorlomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Schorlomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Schorlomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3.77-3.93 whereas that of Schorlomite is 3.77-3.93.

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