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Aquamarine and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
3.35   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Aquamarine and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.

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