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Aquamarine and Emerald 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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Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80
2.67-2.78
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
Imperfect on the [0001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Be3Al2SiO6

Aquamarine and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Aquamarine and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.

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