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Aquamarine and Willemite Physical Properties


Willemite 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   
3.89-4.18   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Aquamarine and Willemite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Willemite 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 Willemite chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Willemite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Willemite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Willemite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3.89-4.18 whereas that of Willemite is 3.89-4.18.

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