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Aquamarine and Sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80
3.95-4.03
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Al 2 O 3

Aquamarine and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3

Aquamarine and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.

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