Schorl and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Schorl

Aquamarine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.18-3.222.66-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

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1.6 Cleavage

{1011} Indistinct

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Schorl and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorl 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 Schorl and Aquamarine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Schorl- Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Schorl and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

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