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Aquamarine and Spessartine Physical Properties


Spessartine and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
4.12-4.18   

Fracture
Not Available   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
{???} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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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.

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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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