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Variscite and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Aquamarine and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58   
2.66-2.80   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
[010] perfect   
3,1 basal   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Variscite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Aquamarine chemical formula.

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Variscite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

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

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