Mottramite and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Mottramite

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

5.92.66-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

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1.6 Cleavage

None observed

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

37.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Mottramite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite and Aquamarine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Mottramite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

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