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Aquamarine and Thaumasite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80
1.91
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Aquamarine and Thaumasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Thaumasite- Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Aquamarine and Thaumasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Thaumasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Thaumasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 1.91 whereas that of Thaumasite is 1.91.