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Willemite and Aquamarine Physical Properties

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
3.89-4.182.66-2.80
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Be3Al2SiO6

Willemite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Willemite 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 Willemite and Aquamarine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Willemite- Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6

Willemite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

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