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Aquamarine and Star Ruby Physical Properties


Star Ruby and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80  
3.95-4.10  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
3,1 basal  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Aquamarine and Star Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Star Ruby 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 Star Ruby chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Star Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Star Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Star Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Star Ruby is 3.95-4.10.

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