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Aquamarine and Wulfenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80
6.50-7.00
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Aquamarine and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Aquamarine and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.

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