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Aquamarine and Williamsite Physical Properties


Williamsite 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   
2.51-2.63   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
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Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
4   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Aquamarine and Williamsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Williamsite 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 Williamsite chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Williamsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Williamsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Williamsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Williamsite is 2.51-2.63.

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