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Aquamarine and Sapphirine 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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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80
3.40-3.58
1.5 Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Aquamarine and Sapphirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Aquamarine and Sapphirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Sapphirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Sapphirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3.40-3.58 whereas that of Sapphirine is 3.40-3.58.

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