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Aquamarine and Spessartine 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
4.12-4.18
1.5 Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
{???} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Aquamarine and Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Spessartine 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 Spessartine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Aquamarine and Spessartine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Spessartine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Spessartine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 4.12-4.18 whereas that of Spessartine is 4.12-4.18.

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