Richterite and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Richterite

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

3.0-3.5

2.66-2.80

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6

7.5-8

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Richterite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Richterite 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 Richterite and Aquamarine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Richterite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

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