Schultenite and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Schultenite

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

5.943-6.07

2.66-2.80

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

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1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5

7.5-8

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Schultenite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Schultenite 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 Schultenite and Aquamarine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Schultenite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

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