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Aquamarine and Wernerite Physical Properties


Wernerite 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   
2.50-2.80   

Fracture
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Cleavage
3,1 basal   
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Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Aquamarine and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Wernerite 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 Wernerite chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.

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