Natrolite and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Natrolite

Aquamarine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.20-2.262.66-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Gemstones (2009)

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {110}

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Natrolite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Natrolite 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 Natrolite and Aquamarine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Natrolite- Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Natrolite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

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