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Aquamarine and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Zinnwaldite and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Elastic   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
2.9-3.1   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Perfect basal {001}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
3.5-4.0   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Not Available   

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Aquamarine and Zinnwaldite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.9-3.1 whereas that of Zinnwaldite is 2.9-3.1.

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