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Aquamarine and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Whitlockite and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
3.12   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Aquamarine and Whitlockite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Whitlockite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Whitlockite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Whitlockite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3.12 whereas that of Whitlockite is 3.12.

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