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Aquamarine and Shortite 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
2.61
1.5 Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
{010} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Na 2Ca 2(CO 3) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Aquamarine and Shortite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Shortite 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 Shortite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Shortite- Na 2Ca 2(CO 3) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Aquamarine and Shortite Specific Gravity

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