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Aquamarine and Umbalite Physical Properties

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
2.66-2.80
3.62-4.33
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Aquamarine and Umbalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Umbalite 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 Umbalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Umbalite- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Aquamarine and Umbalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Umbalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Umbalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3.62-4.33 whereas that of Umbalite is 3.62-4.33.

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