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Aquamarine and Zektzerite Physical Properties


Zektzerite 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   
2.79   

Fracture
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Cleavage
3,1 basal   
{100} and {010} perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Aquamarine and Zektzerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Zektzerite 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 Zektzerite chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Zektzerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Zektzerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Zektzerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.79 whereas that of Zektzerite is 2.79.

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