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Aquamarine and Corundum Physical Properties


Corundum and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
3.90-4.05   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
None – parting in 3 directions   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
9   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Aquamarine and Corundum Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Corundum 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 Corundum chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Corundum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Corundum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Corundum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Corundum is 3.90-4.05.

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