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Aquamarine and Uvite Physical Properties


Uvite and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
2.97-3.14   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
{1011} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Aquamarine and Uvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Uvite 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 Uvite chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Uvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Uvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Uvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.97-3.14 whereas that of Uvite is 2.97-3.14.

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