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Strontianite and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Aquamarine and Strontianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.79   
2.66-2.80   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{110} Good   
3,1 basal   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Strontianite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Strontianite 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 Strontianite and Aquamarine chemical formula.

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Strontianite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

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

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