Sylvite and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Sylvite

Aquamarine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.9932.66-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Sylvite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Aquamarine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Sylvite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

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