Riebeckite and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Riebeckite

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

3.28-3.44

2.66-2.80

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.0-6.0

7.5-8

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Riebeckite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite and Aquamarine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Riebeckite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

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