Schorlomite and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Schorlomite

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

3.77-3.932.66-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

None

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Schorlomite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Aquamarine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Schorlomite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

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