Piemontite and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Piemontite

Aquamarine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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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

Uneven, Splintery

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1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [100] distinct

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Piemontite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite 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 Piemontite and Aquamarine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Piemontite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

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