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Aquamarine and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties


Smoky Quartz and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
2.65   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
{0110} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
7   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
SiO2   

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Aquamarine and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Smoky Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Smoky Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.65 whereas that of Smoky Quartz is 2.65.

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