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Microlite and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Aquamarine and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.5   
2.66-2.80   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct   
3,1 basal   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Microlite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite 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 Microlite and Aquamarine chemical formula.

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Microlite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

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

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