Aquamarine and Thulite Physical Properties

Aquamarine

Thulite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.66-2.803.1

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Perfect {010} imperfect {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-86-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

Aquamarine and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

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Aquamarine and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.