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Aquamarine and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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none
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.66-2.803.17-3.24
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-89-9.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Aquamarine and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Aquamarine and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.