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Aquamarine and Wavellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80
2.36
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Aquamarine and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Aquamarine and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.

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