Chlorastrolite and Aquamarine Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.1-3.5
  
2.66-2.80
  
Fracture
Granular
  
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Cleavage
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3,1 basal
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Chlorastrolite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula
While comparing Chlorastrolite and Aquamarine 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 Chlorastrolite and Aquamarine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
Chlorastrolite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorastrolite and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorastrolite and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorastrolite is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.