Musgravite and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Musgravite

Aquamarine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.62-3.68

2.66-2.80

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8-8.5

7.5-8

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Musgravite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite 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 Musgravite and Aquamarine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Musgravite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

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