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Aquamarine and Siderite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80
3.83-3.89
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
Perfect on {01 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
3.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Aquamarine and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Siderite 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 Siderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Aquamarine and Siderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.

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