Aquamarine and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

Aquamarine

Kurnakovite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.66-2.801.847-1.852

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Poor to indistinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-82-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Not Available

Aquamarine and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Compare Gems for Aquarius

Aquamarine Vs Moldavite

Aquamarine Vs Turquoise

Aquamarine Vs Angelite

Aquamarine and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.