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Aquamarine and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone 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   
2.62-2.65   

Fracture
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Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
001   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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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.

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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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