Epidote and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Epidote

Aquamarine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.25-3.502.66-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Fibrous

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

{001} perfect and {100} imperfect

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-77.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Epidote and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Epidote 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 Epidote and Aquamarine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Epidote- CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Epidote and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

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