Vanadinite and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Vanadinite

Aquamarine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.8-7.12.66-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

None

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-47.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

C20H36

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Vanadinite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Aquamarine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Vanadinite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

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