Aquamarine and Sylvite Physical Properties

Aquamarine

Sylvite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.66-2.80

1.993

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8

2.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Aquamarine and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Aquamarine and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.