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Aquamarine and Witherite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80
4.27-4.35
1.5 Fracture
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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
{010} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Aquamarine and Witherite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Witherite 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 Witherite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Aquamarine and Witherite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Witherite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Witherite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 4.27-4.35 whereas that of Witherite is 4.27-4.35.