hexagonal
Aquamarine
Be3Al2(SiO3)6:Fe
Quick Facts
Hardness
7.5-8
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78
Refractive Index
1.577-1.583
Crystal Structure
hexagonal[6/mmm]:{10-10}@1.0 + {0001}@0.5 | elongate(c:2.5) hexagonal
6/mmm
{10-10} {0001}
Physical Properties
Crystal Systemhexagonal
Hardness (Mohs)7.5-8
Specific Gravity2.67-2.78
CleavageImperfect basal (rarely seen)
FractureConchoidal to uneven
LustreVitreous
Optical Properties
Refractive Index1.577-1.583
Birefringence0.006
PleochroismWeak (colourless to pale blue)
Dispersion0.014
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