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Obsidian and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Aquamarine and Obsidian Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.35-2.60   
2.66-2.80   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal   
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Cleavage
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3,1 basal   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
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Be3Al2SiO6   

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Obsidian and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Obsidian 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 Obsidian and Aquamarine chemical formula.

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Obsidian and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

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

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