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Aquamarine and Steatite Physical Properties


Steatite and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
2.20-2.80   

Fracture
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Cleavage
3,1 basal   
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Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
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Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

Optical Properties >>
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Aquamarine and Steatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Steatite 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 Steatite chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Steatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Steatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Steatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.20-2.80 whereas that of Steatite is 2.20-2.80.

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