Aquamarine and Wulfenite Physical Properties

Aquamarine

Wulfenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.66-2.806.50-7.00

1 7.18

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

7.5-83

2 10

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)

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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.