Powellite and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Powellite

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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.232.66-2.80

1 7.18

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

3.5-47.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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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.