Nacre and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Nacre

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

Not Available2.66-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

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3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Nacre and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Nacre 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 Nacre and Aquamarine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Nacre and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

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