Aquamarine and Star Sapphire Physical Properties

Aquamarine and Star Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Star 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 Star Sapphire chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
• Chemical formula of Star Sapphire- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Aquamarine and Star Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Star Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Star Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Star Sapphire is 3.90-4.05.