Pietersite and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Pietersite

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

57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Pietersite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Pietersite 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 Pietersite and Aquamarine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Pietersite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

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