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Aquamarine
Aquamarine

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Aquamarine and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.66-2.803.69-3.81
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-88.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
BeAl 2 O 4

Aquamarine and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Aquamarine and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.