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Aquamarine and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
1.993   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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