Aquamarine and Sussexite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80
  
3.30
  
Fracture
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Cleavage
3,1 basal
  
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Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Aquamarine and Sussexite Chemical Formula
While comparing Aquamarine and Sussexite 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 Sussexite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Sussexite- Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Aquamarine and Sussexite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Sussexite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Sussexite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3.30 whereas that of Sussexite is 3.30.