Aquamarine and Simpsonite Physical Properties

Aquamarine

Simpsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.66-2.80Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-87-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Aquamarine and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Aquamarine and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.