Kutnohorite and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Kutnohorite

Aquamarine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.122.66-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 1}

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-47.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Kutnohorite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite and Aquamarine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Kutnohorite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

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