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Hypersthene and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Aquamarine and Hypersthene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.45-3.55   
2.66-2.80   

Fracture
Uneven   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect   
3,1 basal   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Hypersthene and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene 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 Hypersthene and Aquamarine chemical formula.

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Hypersthene and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

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

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