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Enstatite and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Aquamarine and Enstatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.25   
2.66-2.80   

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]   
3,1 basal   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Enstatite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Enstatite 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 Enstatite and Aquamarine chemical formula.

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Enstatite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Enstatite and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Enstatite and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Enstatite is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.

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