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Aquamarine and Shigaite Physical Properties


Shigaite and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Moderately flexible   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
2.32   

Fracture
Not Available   
Flexible Flexible fragments.   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
2   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Not Available   

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Aquamarine and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Shigaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.

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