Aquamarine and Baddeleyite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80
  
5.5-6.0
  
Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
3,1 basal
  
{001} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
  
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Aquamarine and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula
While comparing Aquamarine and Baddeleyite 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 Aquamarine and Baddeleyite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Aquamarine and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.