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Aquamarine and Topaz Physical Properties


Topaz 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   
3.49-3.57   

Fracture
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Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
[001] Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
8   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2   

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Aquamarine and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Topaz 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 Topaz chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.

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