Aquamarine and Vlasovite Physical Properties

Aquamarine

Vlasovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.66-2.802.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Distinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-86

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Aquamarine and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Aquamarine and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

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