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Aventurine and Chiastolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.64-2.69
3.00-3.15
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-6.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Aventurine and Chiastolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aventurine and Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aventurine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Aventurine and Chiastolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aventurine and Chiastolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aventurine and Chiastolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aventurine is 3.00-3.15 whereas that of Chiastolite is 3.00-3.15.