Aquamarine and Titanite Physical Properties

Aquamarine

Titanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.66-2.803.48-3.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Distinct on [110], parting on {221}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-85-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Aquamarine and Titanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Titanite 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 Titanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Aquamarine and Titanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Titanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Titanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3.48-3.60 whereas that of Titanite is 3.48-3.60.