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Aquamarine and Taaffeite Physical Properties


Taaffeite 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   
3.60-3.61   

Fracture
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Conchoidal   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Imperfect/fair/absent   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
8-8.5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Aquamarine and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.

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