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Aquamarine and Sunstone 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
2.62-2.65
1.5 Fracture
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1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
001
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Aquamarine and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Aquamarine and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.

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