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Powellite and Aquamarine Physical Properties

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
4.23
2.66-2.80
1.5 Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
{111} Distinct
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Be3Al2SiO6

Powellite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Powellite 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 Powellite and Aquamarine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6

Powellite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

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

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