Aventurine and Achroite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.64-2.69
2.90-3.40
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
7-6.5
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
SiO2
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
Aventurine and Achroite Chemical Formula
While comparing Aventurine and Achroite 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 Aventurine and Achroite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Aventurine- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Achroite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
Aventurine and Achroite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aventurine and Achroite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aventurine and Achroite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aventurine is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Achroite is 2.90-3.40.