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Aquamarine and Stichtite 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
2.11-2.20
1.5 Fracture
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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Aquamarine and Stichtite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Aquamarine and Stichtite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.

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