Aquamarine and Diamond Physical Properties

Aquamarine

Diamond

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.66-2.803.50-3.53

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

111 (perfect in four directions)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-810

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Aquamarine and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Diamond- C

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Aquamarine and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.