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Aquamarine and Carnelian 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
2.66-2.80
2.58-2.64
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
SiO2

Aquamarine and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2

Aquamarine and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.

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